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Weather & Climate in Pouembout, New Caledonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pouembout has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 156.3 sq mi (404.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.1333°N, 164.9000°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jun 29, 2021 | 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia | M4.5 | 68 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
29 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Ruby | Category 1 | 63 mph | 280 km |
| 2021 | Niran | Category 4 | 127 mph | 97 km |
| 2020 | Gretel | Category 1 | 63 mph | 154 km |
| 2020 | Uesi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 218 km |
| 2019 | Oma | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 2018 | Hola | Category 2 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 2017 | Donna | Category 3 | 104 mph | 206 km |
| 2017 | Cook | Category 2 | 98 mph | 84 km |
| 2015 | Ola | Category 2 | 92 mph | 270 km |
| 2012 | Jasmine | Category 3 | 121 mph | 272 km |
| 2011 | Zelia | Category 2 | 92 mph | 278 km |
| 2006 | Jim | Category 1 | 92 mph | 212 km |
| 2003 | Erica | Category 4 | 132 mph | 61 km |
| 1999 | Frank | Category 2 | 92 mph | 48 km |
| 1997 | Drena | Category 3 | 98 mph | 42 km |
| 1996 | Beti | Category 3 | 104 mph | 65 km |
| 1994 | Theodore | Category 3 | — | 124 km |
| 1994 | Rewa | Category 2 | 86 mph | 112 km |
| 1993 | Polly | Category 2 | — | 266 km |
| 1992 | Fran | Category 4 | 115 mph | 171 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 | — | 60 km |
| 1936 | NEW CALEDONIA | Unknown | 2.2 m | — | 71 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 6.2 in |
Pouembout has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.7") and September the driest (2.3").