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Weather & Climate in Panguna, Papua New Guinea

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Panguna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 91 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 136.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,959 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days91 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,959 ft (597 m)
Area316.6 sq mi (820.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-6.3164°N, 155.4848°W
TimezonePacific/Bougainville

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 136.4"
259% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 13.54"
Driest Month (Dec) 9.84"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,974 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.

Jan 22, 2017 35 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M7.9 36 km 135 km
Apr 19, 2014 70 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M7.5 71 km 43 km
Apr 29, 1996 58 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M7.2 58 km 44 km
Aug 16, 1995 139 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M7.2 140 km 33 km
Apr 11, 2014 56 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M7.1 57 km 61 km
May 7, 2015 143 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M7.1 143 km 10 km
Apr 1, 2007 113 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.9 114 km 10 km
Oct 16, 2013 62 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.8 63 km 35 km
Oct 14, 1996 90 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.8 91 km 24 km
Apr 18, 1994 63 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.7 63 km 26 km
Apr 19, 2001 128 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.7 129 km 17 km
Apr 19, 2014 57 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.6 58 km 29 km
Apr 14, 2013 98 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.6 99 km 31 km
Apr 1, 2007 99 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.6 100 km 10 km
Apr 11, 2014 78 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.5 79 km 20 km
Feb 7, 2011 98 km SSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.4 99 km 415 km
May 15, 2011 120 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.4 121 km 40 km
Aug 17, 1995 146 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.4 147 km 14 km
May 29, 2001 92 km SSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.4 93 km 14 km
Sep 1, 2024 56 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.4 57 km 39 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.3 m (8 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1974 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 2.3 m — 121 km
1975 SOLOMON SEA Earthquake 2.0 m — 57 km
1974 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m — 139 km
1959 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m — 143 km
2014 SOLOMON SEA Earthquake 0.1 m — 71 km
2017 BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND Earthquake 0.0 m 3 36 km
1955 SOLOMON SEA Earthquake — — 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Loloru (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Loloru Pyroclastic shield 1,887 m (6,191 ft) -1050 27 km
Bagana Lava cone 1,855 m (6,086 ft) 2020 38 km
Billy Mitchell Pyroclastic shield 1,544 m (5,066 ft) 1580 38 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 11.6 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in
March 77°F (25°C) 13.5 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 11.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 10.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 13.3 in Coldest
August 76°F (24°C) 12.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 11.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 10.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in
December 78°F (25°C) 9.8 in Driest

Panguna has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 136.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.5") and December the driest (9.8").

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