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Weather & Climate in Laiagam, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laiagam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 128 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 115.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,214 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 128 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,214 ft (1,894 m) |
| Area | 316.8 sq mi (820.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.3311°N, 143.7905°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
762 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Feb 25, 2018 | 32 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M7.5 | 141 km | 25 km |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 40 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | M7.0 | 132 km | 70 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 67 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | M6.5 | 126 km | 111 km |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 59 km SW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Aug 19, 2012 | 95 km SE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 107 km | 73 km |
| Aug 20, 1993 | 28 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Jun 19, 2023 | 96 km ESE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 150 km | 24 km |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 52 km WSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Feb 12, 2007 | 92 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 137 km | 42 km |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 40 km SSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea | M5.8 | 132 km | 22 km |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Enga, Papua New Guinea | M5.8 | 100 km | 49 km |
| Feb 27, 2018 | 62 km S of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 38 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 125 km | 108 km |
| Mar 4, 2018 | 35 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 45 km SSE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 116 km | 132 km |
| Nov 9, 2009 | 52 km SSE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 112 km | 140 km |
| Jun 2, 1995 | 60 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | M5.5 | 117 km | 104 km |
| Jan 14, 2018 | 113 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.5 | 135 km | 56 km |
| May 16, 2001 | 67 km E of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | M5.5 | 128 km | 133 km |
| Aug 24, 1990 | 65 km SE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | M5.5 | 126 km | 214 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Manam (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Manam | Stratovolcano | 1,807 m (5,928 ft) | 2020 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 12.1 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 12.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 11.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 9.9 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 10.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 12.3 in |
Laiagam has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 115.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.7") and July the driest (5.2").