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Weather & Climate in Païta, New Caledonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Païta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 109.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 360.9 sq mi (934.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.1311°N, 166.3572°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Dec 3, 1990 | 53 km SSE of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia | M5.6 | 75 km | 12 km |
| Feb 24, 1991 | 47 km S of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia | M5.2 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 35 km NW of Vao, New Caledonia | M4.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2006 | 25 km SW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia | M4.4 | 144 km | 35 km |
| Feb 19, 1999 | 29 km SE of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia | M4.2 | 55 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
26 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 | 119 km |
| 2022 | Ruby | Category 1 | 63 mph | 99 km |
| 2021 | Niran | Category 3 | 127 mph | 63 km |
| 2018 | Hola | Category 2 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 2018 | Gita | Category 2 | 81 mph | 235 km |
| 2017 | Donna | Category 2 | 63 mph | 176 km |
| 2017 | Cook | Category 2 | 98 mph | 68 km |
| 2006 | Jim | Category 1 | 92 mph | 179 km |
| 2003 | Erica | Category 4 | 115 mph | 17 km |
| 1999 | Frank | Category 2 | 92 mph | 41 km |
| 1999 | Dani | Category 2 | 92 mph | 222 km |
| 1997 | Drena | Category 3 | 92 mph | 71 km |
| 1996 | Beti | Category 3 | 104 mph | 41 km |
| 1994 | Theodore | Category 3 | — | 90 km |
| 1994 | Sarah | Category 2 | — | 294 km |
| 1994 | Rewa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 181 km |
| 1993 | Prema | Category 4 | — | 258 km |
| 1993 | Polly | Category 2 | — | 267 km |
| 1992 | Esau | Category 2 | 92 mph | 90 km |
| 1989 | Harry | Category 4 | 86 mph | 273 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in |
Païta has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 63°F in August to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 68.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.2") and September the driest (2.8").