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Weather & Climate in Popondetta, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Popondetta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 146 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 104.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 146 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 314.8 sq mi (815.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.7654°N, 148.2325°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
154 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 17, 2020 | 114 km NNW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M7.0 | 115 km | 73 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 107 km N of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 110 km | 70 km |
| Feb 4, 1999 | 116 km E of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.8 | 116 km | 98 km |
| Jun 29, 1999 | 66 km S of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 25 km WNW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 25 km | 118 km |
| Mar 31, 2014 | 104 km NW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Jan 24, 1992 | 93 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 94 km | 35 km |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 70 km N of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 70 km | 191 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 70 km S of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 71 km | 57 km |
| Feb 6, 2010 | 89 km NNW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 90 km | 109 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 62 km NNW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 63 km | 50 km |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 35 km SSW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 35 km | 22 km |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 111 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2021 | 135 km SSE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 61 km SSE of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2003 | 112 km N of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Mar 15, 1995 | 98 km SE of Wau, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 100 km SSE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2019 | 37 km NW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 99 km NNW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 114 km | 102 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Managlase Plateau (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Managlase Plateau | Volcanic field | 1,342 m (4,403 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| Victory | Stratovolcano | 1,925 m (6,316 ft) | 1935 | 104 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 12.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 12.0 in |
Popondetta has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 104.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.7") and July the driest (4.5").