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Weather & Climate in Rauna, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rauna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 112.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,207 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,207 ft (1,587 m) |
| Area | 316.8 sq mi (820.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.7359°N, 144.2883°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
655 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Mar 3, 2000 | 62 km SSW of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 59 km SW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Aug 19, 2012 | 95 km SE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 112 km | 73 km |
| Oct 21, 1992 | 68 km SSE of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 127 km | 19 km |
| Feb 12, 2007 | 92 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 112 km | 42 km |
| Jun 2, 2017 | 90 km NW of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 146 km | 193 km |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 52 km WSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 136 km | 9 km |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 40 km SSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea | M5.8 | 118 km | 22 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 45 km SSE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 148 km | 132 km |
| Nov 9, 2009 | 52 km SSE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 141 km | 140 km |
| Jul 9, 2003 | 69 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 138 km | 53 km |
| Jul 28, 2014 | 71 km S of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2018 | 113 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.5 | 125 km | 56 km |
| Aug 24, 1990 | 65 km SE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | M5.5 | 145 km | 214 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 66 km S of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 122 km | 85 km |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 57 km SSW of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2012 | 65 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 126 km | 62 km |
| Feb 25, 2018 | 64 km WSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2005 | 78 km SSW of Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 108 km | 14 km |
| Feb 25, 2018 | 54 km WSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 137 km | 10 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 | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 11.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 11.4 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 10.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | Driest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 9.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 11.3 in |
Rauna has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 108.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.3") and June the driest (5.6").