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Weather & Climate in Ihu, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ihu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 122 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 120.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 122 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 315.4 sq mi (816.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.8957°N, 145.3941°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
123 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Feb 2, 2005 | 96 km WNW of Kerema, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 61 km | 26 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 81 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 96 km | 190 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 55 km E of Kerema, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 97 km | 47 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 71 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 110 km | 177 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 70 km SSW of Wau, Papua New Guinea | M5.3 | 118 km | 26 km |
| Feb 6, 1991 | 117 km S of Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea | M5.2 | 113 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 66 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea | M5.2 | 107 km | 161 km |
| Mar 3, 1992 | 94 km ESE of Kerema, Papua New Guinea | M5.2 | 135 km | 52 km |
| Aug 2, 1994 | 65 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea | M5.2 | 115 km | 185 km |
| Dec 30, 1990 | 115 km S of Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea | M5.2 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 1997 | 67 km NNE of Kerema, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 82 km | 71 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 41 km NW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 146 km | 76 km |
| Dec 17, 1996 | 70 km N of Kerema, Papua New Guinea | M5.0 | 82 km | 199 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 73 km SSW of Wau, Papua New Guinea | M5.0 | 120 km | 35 km |
| Apr 17, 1990 | 88 km SE of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 148 km | 32 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 63 km E of Kerema, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 106 km | 41 km |
| Apr 18, 1990 | 95 km SE of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 142 km | 25 km |
| Dec 7, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 97 km | 190 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 108 km NW of Kerema, Papua New Guinea | M4.8 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 2012 | 70 km E of Kerema, Papua New Guinea | M4.8 | 112 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 12.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Driest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
Ihu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 120.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (14.8") and November the driest (6.5").