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Weather & Climate in Kiunga, Papua New Guinea

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

Kiunga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 60 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 193.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days60 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area6,064.6 sq mi (15,707.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-6.1219°N, 141.2906°W
TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 193.3"
409% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 20.43"
Driest Month (Nov) 12.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

272 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Mar 6, 2018 62 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M6.7 147 km 20 km
Apr 7, 2018 45 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea M6.3 141 km 18 km
Feb 28, 2018 63 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M6.1 130 km 16 km
Mar 4, 2018 66 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M6.0 147 km 10 km
Dec 10, 1990 74 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea M6.0 112 km 32 km
Feb 25, 2018 75 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.7 112 km 10 km
Aug 20, 2007 92 km NNW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea M5.7 93 km 12 km
Aug 6, 2002 87 km NE of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea M5.6 88 km 10 km
Dec 10, 1990 76 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.5 111 km 33 km
Dec 13, 1990 75 km WSW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.5 111 km 33 km
Mar 6, 2018 72 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.5 125 km 10 km
Jan 16, 2002 50 km WSW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.4 141 km 10 km
Dec 11, 1990 49 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.4 136 km 33 km
Dec 16, 1990 88 km WSW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.4 98 km 33 km
Mar 2, 2018 52 km WSW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.3 135 km 7 km
Aug 19, 2007 96 km NNW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea M5.3 97 km 10 km
Dec 12, 1990 75 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.3 111 km 33 km
Jul 15, 2025 77 km WSW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.2 116 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2018 43 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.2 145 km 10 km
Aug 13, 2001 72 km WNW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.2 122 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 18.4 in
February 82°F (28°C) 16.2 in
March 82°F (28°C) 20.4 in Wettest
April 81°F (27°C) 17.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 17.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 14.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 14.4 in Coldest
August 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in
September 80°F (26°C) 14.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 14.8 in
November 82°F (28°C) 12.9 in Warmest, Driest
December 82°F (28°C) 17.6 in

Kiunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in July to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 193.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (20.4") and November the driest (12.9").

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