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Weather & Climate in Taro, Solomon Islands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 94 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 136.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 94 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,020/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.7111°N, 156.3972°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Guadalcanal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,506 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.
| Jan 22, 2017 | 35 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M7.9 | 145 km | 135 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 56 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M7.1 | 150 km | 61 km |
| Apr 1, 2007 | 113 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1996 | 90 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.8 | 103 km | 24 km |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 128 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.7 | 97 km | 17 km |
| Apr 1, 2007 | 99 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 57 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 145 km | 29 km |
| Apr 4, 2007 | 54 km NW of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.4 | 117 km | 17 km |
| Feb 7, 2011 | 98 km SSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 143 km | 415 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 56 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 97 km | 39 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 95 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 128 km | 20 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 116 km SE of Kieta, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 34 km | 355 km |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 121 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 82 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 118 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2017 | 115 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 99 km | 17 km |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 117 km WNW of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.1 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Sep 16, 1995 | 30 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 138 km | 151 km |
| Jul 4, 2013 | 83 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 82 km | 29 km |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 91 km SSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 135 km | 20 km |
| Oct 12, 1996 | 103 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 119 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.3 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1974 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.3 m | — | 117 km |
| 1975 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1974 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 104 km |
| 1959 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 98 km |
| 2017 | BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 3 | 145 km |
| 1955 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Loloru (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Loloru | Pyroclastic shield | 1,887 m (6,191 ft) | -1050 | 88 km |
| Billy Mitchell | Pyroclastic shield | 1,544 m (5,066 ft) | 1580 | 147 km |
| Bagana | Lava cone | 1,855 m (6,086 ft) | 2020 | 147 km |
| Simbo | Stratovolcano(es) | 335 m (1,099 ft) | 1910 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 10.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 12.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | Driest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in |
Taro has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 136.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.4") and November the driest (8.3").