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Weather & Climate in Londolovit, Papua New Guinea

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Londolovit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 88 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 136.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days88 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area317.6 sq mi (822.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-3.0677°N, 152.6370°W
TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 136.6"
260% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.56"
Driest Month (Sep) 9.53"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

645 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.

Nov 16, 2000 2000 New Ireland Earthquake M8.0 114 km 33 km
May 14, 2019 48 km NE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea M7.6 109 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2016 90 km NE of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea M6.8 71 km 476 km
Mar 20, 2010 New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea M6.6 54 km 415 km
Apr 23, 2013 33 km N of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea M6.5 108 km 10 km
Jul 15, 2003 41 km N of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea M6.5 99 km 33 km
Dec 6, 2000 52 km ENE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea M6.5 128 km 31 km
Feb 17, 2019 95 km N of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea M6.4 64 km 368 km
Jun 21, 2016 91 km NNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea M6.3 93 km 354 km
Apr 1, 1999 48 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea M6.2 144 km 33 km
May 15, 2017 40 km ENE of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea M6.2 108 km 10 km
Dec 28, 2000 23 km NE of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea M6.2 115 km 33 km
Jul 1, 2001 76 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea M6.1 143 km 28 km
Jan 14, 2005 51 km ENE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea M6.1 130 km 10 km
Oct 15, 1994 43 km N of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea M6.1 98 km 9 km
Aug 7, 2025 74 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea M5.9 133 km 19 km
Mar 16, 2015 20 km NW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea M5.9 131 km 196 km
Dec 27, 2000 52 km ENE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea M5.8 129 km 33 km
Feb 10, 2018 49 km NNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea M5.8 115 km 268 km
Nov 18, 2000 52 km ENE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea M5.8 129 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2000 BISMARCK SEA Earthquake 3.0 m 2 109 km
1994 PAPUA NEW GUINEA Astronomical 3.0 m 4 138 km
1937 RABAUL Astronomical 2.5 m 507 142 km
1994 RABAUL HARBOR Eruption 0.3 m 124 km
1941 BISMARCK SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 4 138 km
1967 BISMARCK SEA Earthquake 0.1 m 149 km
1900 BISMARCK SEA Earthquake 126 km
1899 EAST COAST, NEW IRELAND Earthquake 71 km
1878 BISMARCK SEA Earthquake 1 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lihir (6 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lihir Compound 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 6 km
Rabaul Pyroclastic shield 688 m (2,257 ft) 2014 142 km
Ambitle Stratovolcano 450 m (1,476 ft) -350 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 11.8 in
February 79°F (26°C) 12.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 12.6 in Wettest
April 80°F (26°C) 11.8 in
May 80°F (26°C) 11.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in Coldest
August 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in Driest
October 79°F (26°C) 10.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in Warmest
December 80°F (27°C) 11.9 in

Londolovit has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 136.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.6") and September the driest (9.5").

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