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Weather & Climate in Kurumul, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kurumul enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 177.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,970 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,970 ft (1,515 m) |
| Area | 316.7 sq mi (820.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.8550°N, 144.6311°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
751 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Mar 3, 2000 | 62 km SSW of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1992 | 68 km SSE of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 124 km | 19 km |
| Jun 15, 1993 | near the north coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 133 km | 227 km |
| Aug 19, 2012 | 95 km SE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 121 km | 73 km |
| Jun 2, 2017 | 90 km NW of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 137 km | 193 km |
| Oct 25, 1993 | 45 km N of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Feb 12, 2007 | 92 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 102 km | 42 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 11 km SE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.8 | 149 km | 34 km |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 40 km SSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea | M5.8 | 139 km | 22 km |
| Jul 9, 2003 | 69 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 123 km | 53 km |
| Nov 3, 1993 | 55 km N of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2014 | 71 km S of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2018 | 113 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.5 | 124 km | 56 km |
| Aug 4, 1993 | 10 km WSW of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 136 km | 96 km |
| Jan 7, 2012 | 65 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 108 km | 62 km |
| Jul 24, 2014 | 54 km SW of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 94 km | 69 km |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 57 km SSW of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2006 | 49 km W of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 112 km | 81 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 66 km S of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 147 km | 85 km |
| Mar 27, 1990 | 12 km SE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 150 km | 82 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1999 | KASU CONE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 1 | 118 km |
| 1970 | PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 18 | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karkar (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karkar | Stratovolcano | 1,839 m (6,033 ft) | 2014 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 11.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 9.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 9.0 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 10.9 in |
Kurumul has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 61°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 103.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.9") and June the driest (5.1").