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Weather & Climate in Tadine, New Caledonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tadine has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 371.2 sq mi (961.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.5475°N, 167.8802°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
666 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jan 13, 2011 | 118 km NNE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M7.0 | 119 km | 9 km |
| May 10, 2011 | 124 km NE of Wé, New Caledonia | M6.8 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 132 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia | M6.7 | 132 km | 24 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 101 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia | M6.6 | 102 km | 22 km |
| Apr 4, 2007 | 134 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M6.2 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 110 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia | M6.1 | 111 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2011 | 117 km NNE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 109 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 117 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1995 | 127 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Nov 30, 1999 | 130 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.8 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 1995 | 118 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.7 | 119 km | 29 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 117 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 104 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1996 | 134 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.6 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1990 | 107 km ENE of Wé, New Caledonia | M5.6 | 118 km | 38 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 128 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu | M5.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2019 | 148 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.6 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Nov 2, 2017 | 105 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.6 | 105 km | 8 km |
| Jan 21, 2019 | 124 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
34 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Kevin | Category 4 | 115 mph | 294 km |
| 2023 | Judy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 271 km |
| 2022 | Dovi | Category 1 | 92 mph | 73 km |
| 2022 | Ruby | Category 1 | 63 mph | 103 km |
| 2021 | Niran | Category 3 | 98 mph | 199 km |
| 2018 | Gita | Category 3 | 92 mph | 217 km |
| 2018 | Hola | Category 2 | 81 mph | 105 km |
| 2017 | Donna | Category 2 | 86 mph | 133 km |
| 2017 | Cook | Category 2 | 98 mph | 226 km |
| 2016 | Ula | Category 4 | 115 mph | 229 km |
| 2015 | Pam | Category 5 | 155 mph | 170 km |
| 2012 | Jasmine | Category 4 | 121 mph | 178 km |
| 2007 | Becky | Category 1 | 69 mph | 197 km |
| 2006 | Jim | Category 1 | 92 mph | 39 km |
| 2004 | Ivy | Category 3 | 104 mph | 158 km |
| 2003 | Erica | Category 4 | 104 mph | 127 km |
| 2003 | Beni | Category 3 | 104 mph | 132 km |
| 2001 | Sose | Category 1 | 69 mph | 195 km |
| 1999 | Frank | Category 2 | 92 mph | 208 km |
| 1999 | Dani | Category 2 | 92 mph | 60 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1997 | NEW CALEDONIA | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 21 km |
| 2017 | LOYALTY ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 86 km |
| 2017 | LOYALTY ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 132 km |
| 2017 | LOYALTY ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 102 km |
| 2017 | LOYALTY ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 74 km |
| 2017 | LOYALTY ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 83 km |
| 2011 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 119 km |
| 2011 | LOYALTY ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in |
Tadine has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 67°F in August to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.1") and September the driest (2.6").