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Weather & Climate in Moindou, New Caledonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moindou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 336.9 sq mi (872.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.7000°N, 165.6833°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Feb 24, 1991 | 47 km S of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia | M5.2 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2018 | 7 km SSW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia | M4.9 | 139 km | 16 km |
| Jun 29, 2021 | 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia | M4.5 | 108 km | 14 km |
| May 27, 2006 | 25 km SW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia | M4.4 | 121 km | 35 km |
| Feb 19, 1999 | 29 km SE of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia | M4.2 | 138 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
27 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Dovi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 200 km |
| 2022 | Ruby | Category 1 | 63 mph | 180 km |
| 2021 | Niran | Category 3 | 127 mph | 78 km |
| 2020 | Gretel | Category 1 | 63 mph | 226 km |
| 2018 | Hola | Category 2 | 81 mph | 275 km |
| 2017 | Donna | Category 2 | 86 mph | 168 km |
| 2017 | Cook | Category 2 | 98 mph | 11 km |
| 2011 | Zelia | Category 2 | 92 mph | 297 km |
| 2006 | Jim | Category 1 | 92 mph | 176 km |
| 2003 | Erica | Category 4 | 132 mph | 51 km |
| 1999 | Frank | Category 2 | 92 mph | 11 km |
| 1999 | Dani | Category 2 | 92 mph | 260 km |
| 1997 | Drena | Category 3 | 98 mph | 52 km |
| 1996 | Beti | Category 3 | 104 mph | 25 km |
| 1994 | Theodore | Category 3 | — | 116 km |
| 1994 | Rewa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 120 km |
| 1993 | Prema | Category 4 | — | 287 km |
| 1993 | Polly | Category 2 | — | 263 km |
| 1992 | Fran | Category 4 | 115 mph | 245 km |
| 1992 | Esau | Category 2 | 92 mph | 29 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1942 | NEW CALEDONIA | Unknown | 3.0 m | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in |
Moindou has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.1") and September the driest (1.8").