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Weather & Climate in Tari, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tari enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 121 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 119.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,499 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 121 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,499 ft (1,676 m) |
| Area | 316.8 sq mi (820.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.8450°N, 142.9467°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
591 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Feb 25, 2018 | 32 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M7.5 | 33 km | 25 km |
| Mar 6, 2018 | 62 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M6.7 | 63 km | 20 km |
| Mar 3, 2000 | 62 km SSW of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 59 km SW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 81 km | 19 km |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 45 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 46 km | 18 km |
| Aug 20, 1993 | 28 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 28 km | 15 km |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 63 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 64 km | 16 km |
| Mar 4, 2018 | 66 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M6.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 1990 | 74 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M6.0 | 74 km | 32 km |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 52 km WSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 71 km | 9 km |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Enga, Papua New Guinea | M5.8 | 60 km | 49 km |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 40 km SSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea | M5.8 | 99 km | 22 km |
| Feb 25, 2018 | 75 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2018 | 35 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 36 km | 6 km |
| Feb 27, 2018 | 62 km S of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 63 km | 12 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 87 km NE of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 75 km WSW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.5 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2018 | 72 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 1990 | 76 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.5 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 64 km SSW of Tari, Papua New Guinea | M5.5 | 65 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 | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 10.6 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 10.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 9.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 9.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 7.6 in | Driest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 11.7 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 10.9 in |
Tari has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 64°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 119.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.3") and June the driest (7.6").