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Weather & Climate in Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kimbe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 141.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 133 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 317.0 sq mi (821.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.5509°N, 150.1377°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,256 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Dec 30, 1990 | 104 km ENE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M7.5 | 105 km | 179 km |
| Apr 5, 1999 | 63 km W of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M7.4 | 63 km | 150 km |
| Jul 18, 2010 | New Britain region, Papua New Guinea | M7.3 | 66 km | 35 km |
| May 10, 1999 | 92 km ENE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M7.1 | 93 km | 138 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 40 km S of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M7.0 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2010 | 72 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M7.0 | 73 km | 44 km |
| Jul 18, 2010 | 56 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M6.9 | 56 km | 28 km |
| Oct 17, 2016 | 76 km WNW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M6.8 | 147 km | 42 km |
| Mar 26, 2018 | 140 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M6.7 | 140 km | 40 km |
| Sep 28, 1991 | 95 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 96 km | 28 km |
| Feb 5, 2002 | 125 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 125 km | 39 km |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 26 km NE of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 72 km | 56 km |
| Feb 6, 2000 | 87 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 106 km NW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 107 km | 601 km |
| Apr 3, 1992 | 114 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M6.5 | 115 km | 27 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 111 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M6.5 | 112 km | 34 km |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 111 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M6.5 | 111 km | 49 km |
| Dec 21, 2000 | 110 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Mar 9, 2011 | 35 km NE of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 63 km | 29 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 111 km NW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 142 km | 190 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 143 km |
| 2010 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 66 km |
| 1964 | NEW BRITAIN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Krummel-Garbuna-Welcker (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Krummel-Garbuna-Welcker | Stratovolcano(es) | 564 m (1,850 ft) | 2008 | 19 km |
| Garua Harbour | Volcanic field | 565 m (1,854 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Witori | Caldera | 724 m (2,375 ft) | 2012 | 42 km |
| Lolo | Stratovolcano | 796 m (2,612 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Dakataua | Caldera | 408 m (1,339 ft) | 1895 | 51 km |
| Sulu Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 610 m (2,001 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Hargy | Stratovolcano | 1,148 m (3,766 ft) | 950 | 109 km |
| Garove | Stratovolcano | 368 m (1,207 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Lolobau | Caldera | 858 m (2,815 ft) | 1912 | 133 km |
| Mundua | Complex | 171 m (561 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Langila | Complex | 1,330 m (4,364 ft) | 2018 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 20.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 20.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 21.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 14.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 15.2 in |
Kimbe has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 141.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (21.7") and June the driest (5.6").