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Weather & Climate in Kokoda, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kokoda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 124 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 120.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,220 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 71.7°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 124 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 6,020.7 sq mi (15,593.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.8778°N, 147.7364°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
151 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 17, 2020 | 114 km NNW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M7.0 | 116 km | 73 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 107 km N of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 108 km | 70 km |
| Jun 29, 1999 | 66 km S of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 2014 | 104 km NW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 105 km | 4 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 25 km WNW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 41 km | 118 km |
| Jan 24, 1992 | 93 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 130 km | 35 km |
| Mar 3, 1992 | 94 km ESE of Kerema, Papua New Guinea | M5.2 | 145 km | 52 km |
| Aug 26, 2016 | 106 km NW of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | M5.2 | 128 km | 23 km |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 35 km SSW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 48 km | 22 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 62 km NNW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 76 km | 50 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 70 km S of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 79 km | 57 km |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 70 km N of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 92 km | 191 km |
| Feb 6, 2010 | 89 km NNW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 90 km | 109 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 70 km SSE of Wau, Papua New Guinea | M5.0 | 138 km | 35 km |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 111 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 99 km NNW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 100 km | 102 km |
| Apr 4, 2019 | 37 km NW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 106 km SSE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1995 | 98 km SE of Wau, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 61 km SSE of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2008 | Guba | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Managlase Plateau (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Managlase Plateau | Volcanic field | 1,342 m (4,403 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Victory | Stratovolcano | 1,925 m (6,316 ft) | 1935 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 14.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 13.5 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 13.5 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 10.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 10.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 13.0 in |
Kokoda has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 120.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.1") and July the driest (5.6").