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Weather & Climate in Noro, Solomon Islands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Noro 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 36 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 | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.2227°N, 157.1998°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Guadalcanal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
773 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.1.
| Apr 1, 2007 | 2007 Solomon Islands Earthquake | M8.1 | 32 km | 24 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 94 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M7.1 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2010 | 127 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.8 | 97 km | 15 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 98 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2015 | 177 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.5 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Apr 4, 2007 | 54 km NW of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.4 | 94 km | 17 km |
| Apr 2, 2007 | 82 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.2 | 48 km | 18 km |
| Jan 9, 2010 | 142 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.2 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Mar 19, 2003 | 144 km S of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.2 | 146 km | 34 km |
| Apr 2, 2007 | 108 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.2 | 71 km | 14 km |
| Apr 1, 2007 | 155 km S of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.1 | 146 km | 24 km |
| Jun 3, 1996 | 134 km SSE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.1 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 1994 | 135 km WNW of Buala, Solomon Islands | M6.0 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Sep 11, 2003 | 76 km W of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1996 | Solomon Islands | M6.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1996 | Solomon Islands | M6.0 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 2010 | 155 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.0 | 119 km | 35 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 53 km SSW of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M5.9 | 73 km | 12 km |
| Aug 10, 2015 | 180 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M5.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2003 | 57 km N of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M5.8 | 85 km | 406 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 | — | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 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 | 32 km |
| 2010 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 7.5 m | — | 66 km |
| 2010 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 2010 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 65 km |
| 1951 | KAVACHI | Astronomical | — | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Simbo (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Simbo | Stratovolcano(es) | 335 m (1,099 ft) | 1910 | 75 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 |
Noro 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").