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Weather & Climate in Samarai, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samarai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 127 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 116.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 127 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,891/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.6104°N, 150.6621°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
88 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 22, 1995 | 135 km ENE of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 140 km | 30 km |
| May 21, 2008 | 60 km NE of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 74 km | 39 km |
| Apr 16, 1999 | 97 km NNE of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2010 | 103 km NW of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 143 km | 37 km |
| May 5, 1992 | 138 km NE of Samarai, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Oct 7, 2013 | 137 km ENE of Samarai, Papua New Guinea | M5.3 | 138 km | 35 km |
| May 15, 2015 | 65 km N of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M5.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2008 | 64 km NE of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M5.2 | 79 km | 36 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 109 km NW of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M5.2 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2019 | 80 km NW of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 94 km NNE of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Oct 7, 2013 | 138 km ENE of Samarai, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Sep 18, 2019 | 55 km NNW of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1991 | 76 km NW of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M5.0 | 115 km | 28 km |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 113 km NNE of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2020 | 95 km NE of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2007 | 99 km NE of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 119 km | 51 km |
| Jan 9, 2004 | 48 km WNW of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 86 km | 52 km |
| Feb 18, 2005 | 37 km NE of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 57 km | 35 km |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 99 km NE of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Narelle | Category 3 | — | 253 km |
| 2014 | Ita | Category 3 | 81 mph | 77 km |
| 1986 | Manu | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dawson Strait Group (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dawson Strait Group | Volcanic field | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1350 | 113 km |
| Iamalele | Lava dome(s) | 200 m (656 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Goodenough | Volcanic field | 220 m (722 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 10.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | Driest |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 7.5 in |
Samarai has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 116.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (13.8") and November the driest (6.1").