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Weather & Climate in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kundiawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,954 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 159 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,954 ft (1,510 m) |
| Area | 316.7 sq mi (820.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.0197°N, 144.9692°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
945 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Oct 13, 1993 | 47 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.9 | 117 km | 25 km |
| Oct 25, 1993 | 44 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.7 | 114 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 2012 | 11 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 112 km | 118 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 50 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.5 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 57 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 137 km | 27 km |
| Aug 19, 2012 | 95 km SE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 146 km | 73 km |
| Jun 15, 1993 | near the north coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 127 km | 227 km |
| Oct 21, 1992 | 68 km SSE of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 129 km | 19 km |
| Oct 25, 1993 | 50 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 117 km | 27 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 37 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.0 | 121 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2007 | 44 km SE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 140 km | 44 km |
| Jun 2, 2017 | 90 km NW of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 144 km | 193 km |
| Feb 12, 2007 | 92 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 113 km | 42 km |
| Sep 21, 1996 | 37 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1993 | 45 km N of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 11 km SE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.8 | 127 km | 34 km |
| Feb 4, 2023 | 42 km ESE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M5.8 | 146 km | 121 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 23 km N of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 145 km | 62 km |
| Jul 9, 2003 | 69 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 125 km | 53 km |
| Nov 3, 1993 | 55 km N of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 18 | 136 km |
| 1873 | MACLAY COAST | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karkar (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karkar | Stratovolcano | 1,839 m (6,033 ft) | 2014 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 9.9 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 11.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 9.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 8.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 10.2 in |
Kundiawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 62°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 97.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.4") and July the driest (4.4").