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Weather & Climate in Porgera, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Porgera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 121 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 118.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,375 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 121 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,375 ft (2,248 m) |
| Area | 316.8 sq mi (820.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.4630°N, 143.1480°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
824 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Feb 25, 2018 | 32 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M7.5 | 80 km | 25 km |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 40 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | M7.0 | 127 km | 70 km |
| Mar 23, 2024 | 36 km ENE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | M6.9 | 148 km | 41 km |
| Mar 6, 2018 | 62 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M6.7 | 111 km | 20 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 67 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | M6.5 | 141 km | 111 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 22 km SSW of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 129 km | 59 km |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 59 km SW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 45 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 80 km | 18 km |
| Aug 20, 1993 | 28 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 74 km | 15 km |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 63 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Mar 4, 2018 | 66 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M6.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 1990 | 74 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M6.0 | 110 km | 32 km |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 52 km WSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 105 km | 9 km |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 40 km SSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea | M5.8 | 123 km | 22 km |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Enga, Papua New Guinea | M5.8 | 34 km | 49 km |
| Feb 25, 2018 | 75 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2018 | 35 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 83 km | 6 km |
| Feb 27, 2018 | 62 km S of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 87 km NE of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 1990 | 76 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.5 | 108 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1999 | KASU CONE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 1 | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 10.8 in | |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 10.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 10.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 10.9 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 10.2 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 11.3 in |
Porgera has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 59°F in July to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 118.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.9") and July the driest (7.1").