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Weather & Climate in Munda, Solomon Islands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Munda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 102 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 134.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 102 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.3280°N, 157.2665°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Guadalcanal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
741 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.1.
| Apr 1, 2007 | 2007 Solomon Islands Earthquake | M8.1 | 29 km | 24 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 94 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M7.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2010 | 127 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.8 | 83 km | 15 km |
| Aug 10, 2015 | 186 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | M6.6 | 142 km | 22 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 98 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.6 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2015 | 177 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.5 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Apr 4, 2007 | 54 km NW of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.4 | 106 km | 17 km |
| Apr 2, 2007 | 82 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.2 | 35 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 2003 | 144 km S of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.2 | 140 km | 34 km |
| Apr 2, 2007 | 108 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.2 | 57 km | 14 km |
| Jan 9, 2010 | 142 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.2 | 98 km | 12 km |
| Jun 3, 1996 | 134 km SSE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.1 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 2007 | 155 km S of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.1 | 136 km | 24 km |
| Oct 14, 1991 | 166 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | M6.1 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Jun 3, 1996 | Solomon Islands | M6.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2003 | 76 km W of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1996 | Solomon Islands | M6.0 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 1994 | 135 km WNW of Buala, Solomon Islands | M6.0 | 141 km | 19 km |
| Jan 5, 2010 | 155 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.0 | 106 km | 35 km |
| Aug 10, 2015 | 180 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M5.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Jasper | Category 1 | — | 275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.1 m (40 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 12.1 m | 52 | 29 km |
| 2010 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 7.5 m | — | 53 km |
| 2015 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 142 km |
| 2010 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 83 km |
| 2010 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 52 km |
| 1951 | KAVACHI | Astronomical | — | — | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Simbo (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Simbo | Stratovolcano(es) | 335 m (1,099 ft) | 1910 | 82 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 15.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 13.7 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 14.7 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest |
Munda has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in July to 82°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 134.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.1") and June the driest (8.9").