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Weather & Climate in Houaïlou, New Caledonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Houaïlou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 445.3 sq mi (1,153.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.2833°N, 165.6167°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Feb 8, 2018 | 7 km SSW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia | M4.9 | 112 km | 16 km |
| Jun 29, 2021 | 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia | M4.5 | 62 km | 14 km |
| May 27, 2006 | 25 km SW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia | M4.4 | 95 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
28 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Dovi | Category 1 | 92 mph | 235 km |
| 2022 | Ruby | Category 1 | 63 mph | 207 km |
| 2021 | Niran | Category 3 | 127 mph | 102 km |
| 2020 | Gretel | Category 1 | 63 mph | 222 km |
| 2020 | Uesi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2018 | Hola | Category 2 | 81 mph | 249 km |
| 2017 | Donna | Category 3 | 104 mph | 145 km |
| 2017 | Cook | Category 2 | 98 mph | 33 km |
| 2012 | Jasmine | Category 3 | 121 mph | 269 km |
| 2006 | Jim | Category 1 | 92 mph | 153 km |
| 2003 | Erica | Category 4 | 132 mph | 56 km |
| 1999 | Frank | Category 2 | 92 mph | 24 km |
| 1999 | Dani | Category 2 | 92 mph | 249 km |
| 1997 | Drena | Category 3 | 98 mph | 86 km |
| 1996 | Beti | Category 3 | 104 mph | 12 km |
| 1994 | Theodore | Category 3 | — | 76 km |
| 1994 | Rewa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 139 km |
| 1993 | Prema | Category 4 | — | 266 km |
| 1993 | Polly | Category 2 | — | 292 km |
| 1992 | Fran | Category 4 | 115 mph | 199 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1942 | NEW CALEDONIA | Unknown | 3.0 m | — | 99 km |
| 1936 | NEW CALEDONIA | Unknown | 2.2 m | — | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in |
Houaïlou has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 66°F in August to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.5") and September the driest (2.4").