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Weather & Climate in Kandrian, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kandrian has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 123 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 147.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 123 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 317.0 sq mi (821.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.2066°N, 149.5474°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,806 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Apr 5, 1999 | 63 km W of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M7.4 | 69 km | 150 km |
| Jul 18, 2010 | New Britain region, Papua New Guinea | M7.3 | 119 km | 35 km |
| Nov 19, 1999 | 88 km W of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M7.0 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2010 | 72 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M7.0 | 144 km | 44 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 40 km S of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M7.0 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Nov 17, 1999 | 84 km WNW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M6.9 | 84 km | 48 km |
| Jul 18, 2010 | 56 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M6.9 | 101 km | 28 km |
| Oct 17, 2016 | 76 km WNW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M6.8 | 76 km | 42 km |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 26 km NE of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 26 km | 56 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 111 km NW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 111 km | 190 km |
| Mar 9, 2011 | 35 km NE of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 35 km | 29 km |
| May 2, 1990 | 6 km SSE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 96 km | 82 km |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 61 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 150 km | 28 km |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 26 km NNW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 27 km | 42 km |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 30 km NNE of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 30 km | 40 km |
| Aug 15, 2010 | 110 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 145 km | 175 km |
| Jan 9, 2004 | 22 km NW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 22 km | 58 km |
| Mar 5, 2017 | 31 km NW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 31 km | 37 km |
| Feb 10, 2003 | 34 km NE of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Nov 17, 1999 | 85 km WNW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 85 km | 45 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 107 km |
| 1987 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 54 km |
| 2010 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 119 km |
| 1964 | NEW BRITAIN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 139 km |
| 1988 | PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Krummel-Garbuna-Welcker (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Krummel-Garbuna-Welcker | Stratovolcano(es) | 564 m (1,850 ft) | 2008 | 103 km |
| Garua Harbour | Volcanic field | 565 m (1,854 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Witori | Caldera | 724 m (2,375 ft) | 2012 | 128 km |
| Lolo | Stratovolcano | 796 m (2,612 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Dakataua | Caldera | 408 m (1,339 ft) | 1895 | 138 km |
| Langila | Complex | 1,330 m (4,364 ft) | 2018 | 146 km |
| Garove | Stratovolcano | 368 m (1,207 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Sulu Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 610 m (2,001 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Mundua | Complex | 171 m (561 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Umboi | Complex | 1,548 m (5,079 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
| Hargy | Stratovolcano | 1,148 m (3,766 ft) | 950 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 18.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 23.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 24.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 7.1 in |
Kandrian has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 147.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (24.3") and February the driest (5.9").