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Weather & Climate in Papao, French Polynesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Papao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 110.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 35.9 sq mi (93.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.7500°N, 149.5500°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Aug 16, 2012 | 21 km NE of Faone, French Polynesia | M4.8 | 47 km | 16 km |
| Mar 17, 2008 | 38 km NE of Tautira, French Polynesia | M4.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1998 | Martin | Category 2 | 92 mph | 250 km |
| 1998 | Osea | Category 2 | 92 mph | 193 km |
| 1998 | Veli | Category 1 | 52 mph | 223 km |
| 1992 | Wasa | Category 2 | 98 mph | 289 km |
| 1986 | Ima | Category 1 | 104 mph | 269 km |
| 1983 | Veena | Category 3 | 115 mph | 74 km |
| 1983 | Rewa | Category 2 | 115 mph | 155 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
Papao has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in August to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.4") and August the driest (3.1").