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Weather & Climate in Poindimié, New Caledonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Poindimié has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 267.6 sq mi (693.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.9371°N, 165.3312°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Feb 8, 2018 | 7 km SSW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia | M4.9 | 125 km | 16 km |
| Jun 29, 2021 | 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia | M4.5 | 22 km | 14 km |
| May 27, 2006 | 25 km SW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia | M4.4 | 111 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
28 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Dovi | Category 1 | 92 mph | 283 km |
| 2022 | Ruby | Category 1 | 63 mph | 254 km |
| 2021 | Niran | Category 4 | 127 mph | 123 km |
| 2020 | Gretel | Category 1 | 63 mph | 204 km |
| 2020 | Uesi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 2018 | Hola | Category 2 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 2017 | Donna | Category 3 | 104 mph | 157 km |
| 2017 | Cook | Category 2 | 98 mph | 39 km |
| 2012 | Jasmine | Category 3 | 121 mph | 243 km |
| 2006 | Jim | Category 1 | 92 mph | 167 km |
| 2003 | Erica | Category 4 | 132 mph | 75 km |
| 2003 | Beni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 298 km |
| 1999 | Dani | Category 2 | 92 mph | 270 km |
| 1999 | Frank | Category 2 | 92 mph | 21 km |
| 1997 | Drena | Category 3 | 98 mph | 83 km |
| 1996 | Beti | Category 3 | 104 mph | 40 km |
| 1994 | Theodore | Category 3 | — | 74 km |
| 1994 | Rewa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 150 km |
| 1993 | Prema | Category 4 | — | 273 km |
| 1992 | Fran | Category 4 | 115 mph | 155 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1942 | NEW CALEDONIA | Unknown | 3.0 m | — | 51 km |
| 1936 | NEW CALEDONIA | Unknown | 2.2 m | — | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 10.7 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in |
Poindimié has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 67°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 77.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.2") and September the driest (2.5").