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Weather & Climate in Kwikila, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kwikila has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 55.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 92.7 sq mi (240.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.8185°N, 147.6597°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Nov 7, 2012 | 25 km WNW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 136 km | 118 km |
| Jun 29, 1999 | 66 km S of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 1992 | 93 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 133 km | 35 km |
| Jan 9, 1991 | 67 km WSW of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | M5.2 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 70 km S of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 77 km | 57 km |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 35 km SSW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 98 km | 22 km |
| Mar 9, 2021 | 135 km SSE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 111 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2019 | 37 km NW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2024 | 104 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2023 | eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1990 | 96 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 133 km | 42 km |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 106 km SSE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 100 km SSE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 61 km SSE of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 101 km SSE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 28 km WNW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M4.8 | 138 km | 130 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 78 km S of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M4.7 | 80 km | 44 km |
| Jul 2, 1999 | 65 km ESE of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | M4.6 | 21 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2014 | 17 km WNW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M4.6 | 132 km | 122 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2014 | Ita | Category 4 | 104 mph | 238 km |
| 2008 | Guba | Category 1 | 75 mph | 180 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Managlase Plateau (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Managlase Plateau | Volcanic field | 1,342 m (4,403 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Victory | Stratovolcano | 1,925 m (6,316 ft) | 1935 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 11.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 11.0 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 10.0 in |
Kwikila has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in July to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 93.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.7") and July the driest (4.0").