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Weather & Climate in Ouvéa, New Caledonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ouvéa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 1,542.9 sq mi (3,996.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.6528°N, 166.5364°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Aug 16, 1994 | 89 km NE of Wé, New Caledonia | M5.1 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 98 km N of Wé, New Caledonia | M5.0 | 105 km | 29 km |
| Feb 8, 2018 | 7 km SSW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia | M4.9 | 8 km | 16 km |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 97 km NNE of Wé, New Caledonia | M4.9 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Wé, New Caledonia | M4.9 | 98 km | 68 km |
| Jan 2, 2011 | 50 km NNW of Wé, New Caledonia | M4.9 | 63 km | 35 km |
| May 13, 2011 | 132 km NNE of Fayaoué, New Caledonia | M4.6 | 134 km | 35 km |
| Jun 29, 2021 | 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia | M4.5 | 117 km | 14 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 47 km N of Wé, New Caledonia | M4.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2006 | 25 km SW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia | M4.4 | 25 km | 35 km |
| May 13, 2011 | 65 km NNE of Wé, New Caledonia | M4.4 | 111 km | 35 km |
| Apr 29, 1999 | 74 km NE of Wé, New Caledonia | M4.4 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 2007 | 104 km N of Wé, New Caledonia | M4.4 | 108 km | 25 km |
| May 10, 2011 | 78 km N of Wé, New Caledonia | M4.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1994 | 63 km NNW of Wé, New Caledonia | M4.4 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 73 km ENE of Wé, New Caledonia | M4.4 | 145 km | 35 km |
| Mar 8, 2015 | 98 km NE of Wé, New Caledonia | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 88 km NE of Wé, New Caledonia | M4.2 | 143 km | 35 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 97 km NNE of Fayaoué, New Caledonia | M4.2 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 1990 | Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia | M4.2 | 147 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
33 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Dovi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 223 km |
| 2022 | Ruby | Category 1 | 63 mph | 200 km |
| 2021 | Niran | Category 3 | 127 mph | 219 km |
| 2018 | Hola | Category 2 | 81 mph | 131 km |
| 2017 | Donna | Category 3 | 115 mph | 28 km |
| 2017 | Cook | Category 2 | 98 mph | 79 km |
| 2015 | Pam | Category 5 | 155 mph | 278 km |
| 2012 | Jasmine | Category 3 | 121 mph | 162 km |
| 2007 | Becky | Category 1 | 69 mph | 198 km |
| 2006 | Jim | Category 1 | 92 mph | 38 km |
| 2004 | Ivy | Category 3 | 104 mph | 272 km |
| 2003 | Erica | Category 4 | 115 mph | 165 km |
| 2003 | Beni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 205 km |
| 2001 | Sose | Category 1 | 69 mph | 227 km |
| 1999 | Frank | Category 2 | 92 mph | 119 km |
| 1999 | Dani | Category 2 | 92 mph | 142 km |
| 1998 | Yali | Category 2 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 1997 | Drena | Category 3 | 92 mph | 197 km |
| 1997 | Fergus | Category 2 | 92 mph | 239 km |
| 1996 | Beti | Category 3 | 104 mph | 129 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6 in |
Ouvéa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.4") and September the driest (2.1").