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Weather & Climate in La Roche, New Caledonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Roche has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 371.2 sq mi (961.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.4780°N, 168.0259°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
873 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jan 13, 2011 | 118 km NNE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M7.0 | 105 km | 9 km |
| May 10, 2011 | 124 km NE of Wé, New Caledonia | M6.8 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 132 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia | M6.7 | 119 km | 24 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 101 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia | M6.6 | 88 km | 22 km |
| Apr 4, 2007 | 129 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu | M6.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 104 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu | M6.5 | 148 km | 20 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 164 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia | M6.3 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Apr 4, 2007 | 134 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M6.2 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 124 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu | M6.2 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 110 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia | M6.1 | 98 km | 11 km |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 104 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu | M6.1 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Dec 1, 1992 | 146 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu | M6.0 | 143 km | 32 km |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 108 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu | M5.9 | 143 km | 35 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 109 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2004 | 156 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2011 | 117 km NNE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2011 | Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia | M5.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 117 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1995 | 127 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.8 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 1990 | 123 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu | M5.8 | 146 km | 47 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
35 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Kevin | Category 4 | 115 mph | 278 km |
| 2023 | Judy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 255 km |
| 2022 | Dovi | Category 1 | 92 mph | 81 km |
| 2022 | Ruby | Category 1 | 63 mph | 118 km |
| 2021 | Niran | Category 3 | 98 mph | 216 km |
| 2018 | Gita | Category 3 | 92 mph | 212 km |
| 2018 | Hola | Category 2 | 81 mph | 90 km |
| 2017 | Cook | Category 2 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 2017 | Donna | Category 2 | 86 mph | 137 km |
| 2016 | Ula | Category 4 | 115 mph | 215 km |
| 2015 | Pam | Category 5 | 155 mph | 154 km |
| 2012 | Jasmine | Category 4 | 121 mph | 163 km |
| 2008 | Gene | Category 3 | 98 mph | 297 km |
| 2007 | Becky | Category 1 | 69 mph | 188 km |
| 2006 | Jim | Category 1 | 92 mph | 34 km |
| 2004 | Ivy | Category 3 | 104 mph | 143 km |
| 2003 | Erica | Category 4 | 104 mph | 141 km |
| 2003 | Beni | Category 3 | 104 mph | 116 km |
| 2001 | Sose | Category 1 | 69 mph | 179 km |
| 1999 | Frank | Category 2 | 92 mph | 225 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1997 | NEW CALEDONIA | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 25 km |
| 2017 | LOYALTY ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 69 km |
| 2017 | LOYALTY ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 119 km |
| 2017 | LOYALTY ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 88 km |
| 2017 | LOYALTY ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 59 km |
| 2017 | LOYALTY ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 69 km |
| 2011 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 105 km |
| 2011 | LOYALTY ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 4.9 in |
La Roche has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.7") and September the driest (2.6").