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Weather & Climate in Kainantu, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kainantu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,167 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,167 ft (1,575 m) |
| Area | 6,059.9 sq mi (15,695.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.2887°N, 145.8655°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,941 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Sep 10, 2022 | 70 km E of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M7.6 | 71 km | 116 km |
| May 6, 2019 | 32 km NW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea | M7.1 | 100 km | 146 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 47 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.9 | 48 km | 25 km |
| Oct 25, 1993 | 44 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.7 | 44 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 2012 | 11 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 11 km | 118 km |
| Aug 4, 2010 | 118 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M6.5 | 138 km | 220 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 50 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.5 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 45 km NW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 21 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 57 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 57 km | 27 km |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 118 km E of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 144 km | 213 km |
| Jan 1, 2008 | eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 122 km | 34 km |
| Aug 16, 1992 | 99 km E of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 136 km | 215 km |
| Nov 5, 1991 | 64 km E of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 64 km | 105 km |
| Sep 22, 1995 | 79 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 79 km | 45 km |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 47 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 108 km | 26 km |
| Oct 25, 1993 | 50 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 51 km | 27 km |
| Jun 12, 1997 | 85 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 1996 | 89 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 90 km | 69 km |
| Mar 2, 1996 | 84 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 85 km | 59 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1972 | SOLOMON SEA | Meteorological | 1.5 m | — | 133 km |
| 1969 | BISMARCK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1873 | MACLAY COAST | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Long Island (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Long Island | Complex | 1,280 m (4,199 ft) | 1993 | 173 km |
| Karkar | Stratovolcano | 1,839 m (6,033 ft) | 2014 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 10.2 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 9.6 in |
Kainantu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 65°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 82.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.3") and July the driest (3.2").