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Weather & Climate in Kulumadau, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kulumadau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 72 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 156.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 72 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.0851°N, 152.7185°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
78 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 22, 1995 | 135 km ENE of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 148 km | 30 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 246 km ENE of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 38 km | 25 km |
| Mar 10, 2019 | 162 km ENE of Samarai, Papua New Guinea | M6.0 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Aug 14, 2000 | D'Entrecasteaux Islands region | M6.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1994 | 197 km NE of Samarai, Papua New Guinea | M5.8 | 84 km | 20 km |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 285 km NE of Samarai, Papua New Guinea | M5.5 | 6 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1994 | 183 km NE of Samarai, Papua New Guinea | M5.5 | 98 km | 30 km |
| May 5, 1992 | 138 km NE of Samarai, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Oct 7, 2013 | 137 km ENE of Samarai, Papua New Guinea | M5.3 | 150 km | 35 km |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 159 km ENE of Samarai, Papua New Guinea | M5.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2000 | D'Entrecasteaux Islands region | M5.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Aug 14, 2000 | D'Entrecasteaux Islands region | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2000 | D'Entrecasteaux Islands region | M5.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2000 | D'Entrecasteaux Islands region | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 296 km ENE of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 2017 | 180 km ENE of Samarai, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2019 | 153 km ENE of Samarai, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 2000 | D'Entrecasteaux Islands region | M4.9 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 251 km ENE of Samarai, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 171 km ENE of Samarai, Papua New Guinea | M4.8 | 139 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 |
| 2014 | Ita | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1960 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 15.2 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 13.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 14.8 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 12.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | Driest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 10.8 in |
Kulumadau has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 156.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (15.6") and November the driest (9.7").