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Weather & Climate in Tabubil, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tabubil has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 60 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 196.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,647 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 60 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,647 ft (502 m) |
| Area | 6,867.7 sq mi (17,787.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.2738°N, 141.2292°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
246 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Dec 10, 1990 | 74 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M6.0 | 138 km | 32 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 92 km NNW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 42 km | 12 km |
| Feb 25, 2018 | 75 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1992 | 107 km WSW of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 110 km | 99 km |
| Feb 8, 1994 | 181 km S of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.6 | 132 km | 75 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 87 km NE of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 215 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 143 km | 107 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 75 km WSW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.5 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Dec 10, 1990 | 76 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.5 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 88 km WSW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Dec 12, 1990 | 75 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.3 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 96 km NNW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M5.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 164 km SSW of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | M5.3 | 141 km | 82 km |
| Aug 13, 2001 | 72 km WNW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.2 | 128 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 1999 | 102 km NNE of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M5.2 | 59 km | 40 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 139 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 94 km | 29 km |
| Jan 19, 2019 | 91 km WNW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 110 km | 29 km |
| Jan 7, 1999 | 112 km NNE of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2016 | 138 km NNW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 98 km NNE of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 40 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 16.4 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 15.8 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 16.9 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 16.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 16.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 16.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 18.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 18.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 16.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 15.9 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 13.0 in | Driest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 15.7 in | Warmest |
Tabubil has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in July to 72°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 196.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.8") and November the driest (13.0").