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Weather & Climate in Kerema, Papua New Guinea

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Kerema has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 116 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 123.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days116 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area315.4 sq mi (816.9 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-7.9603°N, 145.7728°W
TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 123.0"
224% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 14.25"
Driest Month (Nov) 6.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

184 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

May 6, 2019 32 km NW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea M7.1 133 km 146 km
Jun 5, 2001 45 km NW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea M6.4 138 km 10 km
Jun 5, 2001 49 km NNW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea M6.0 145 km 10 km
Jul 28, 2022 eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea M5.8 149 km 10 km
Dec 7, 2012 44 km SE of Wau, Papua New Guinea M5.7 134 km 140 km
Mar 31, 2014 104 km NW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea M5.6 139 km 4 km
Feb 2, 2005 96 km WNW of Kerema, Papua New Guinea M5.6 97 km 26 km
Mar 3, 2013 81 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea M5.6 87 km 190 km
Feb 1, 2022 71 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea M5.4 98 km 177 km
Mar 2, 2012 55 km E of Kerema, Papua New Guinea M5.4 55 km 47 km
Aug 19, 1993 70 km SSW of Wau, Papua New Guinea M5.3 77 km 26 km
Aug 26, 2016 106 km NW of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea M5.2 121 km 23 km
Jun 5, 2001 40 km NNW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea M5.2 146 km 10 km
Aug 2, 1994 65 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea M5.2 100 km 185 km
Dec 30, 1990 115 km S of Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea M5.2 138 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2012 32 km SE of Wau, Papua New Guinea M5.2 140 km 8 km
Mar 3, 1992 94 km ESE of Kerema, Papua New Guinea M5.2 95 km 52 km
Sep 4, 1990 66 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea M5.2 92 km 161 km
Feb 6, 1991 117 km S of Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea M5.2 146 km 22 km
Feb 14, 1992 36 km SSE of Wau, Papua New Guinea M5.2 122 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
February 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
March 81°F (27°C) 10.7 in
April 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 14.3 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 12.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 11.6 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in
September 78°F (26°C) 9.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in Driest
December 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in Warmest

Kerema has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 123.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (14.3") and November the driest (7.0").

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