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Weather & Climate in Thio, New Caledonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 360.9 sq mi (934.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.6167°N, 166.2167°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Dec 3, 1990 | 53 km SSE of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia | M5.6 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Feb 24, 1991 | 47 km S of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia | M5.2 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2018 | 7 km SSW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia | M4.9 | 105 km | 16 km |
| Sep 18, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Wé, New Caledonia | M4.9 | 143 km | 68 km |
| Jun 29, 2021 | 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia | M4.5 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 35 km NW of Vao, New Caledonia | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2006 | 25 km SW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia | M4.4 | 89 km | 35 km |
| Feb 19, 1999 | 29 km SE of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia | M4.2 | 110 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
30 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Dovi | Category 1 | 92 mph | 164 km |
| 2022 | Ruby | Category 1 | 63 mph | 135 km |
| 2021 | Niran | Category 3 | 127 mph | 122 km |
| 2020 | Gretel | Category 1 | 63 mph | 281 km |
| 2018 | Hola | Category 2 | 81 mph | 233 km |
| 2018 | Gita | Category 2 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 2017 | Donna | Category 2 | 86 mph | 128 km |
| 2017 | Cook | Category 2 | 98 mph | 53 km |
| 2012 | Jasmine | Category 3 | 121 mph | 274 km |
| 2007 | Becky | Category 1 | 69 mph | 289 km |
| 2006 | Jim | Category 1 | 92 mph | 133 km |
| 2003 | Erica | Category 4 | 115 mph | 54 km |
| 1999 | Frank | Category 2 | 92 mph | 45 km |
| 1999 | Dani | Category 2 | 92 mph | 208 km |
| 1997 | Drena | Category 3 | 92 mph | 104 km |
| 1996 | Beti | Category 3 | 104 mph | 53 km |
| 1994 | Theodore | Category 3 | — | 92 km |
| 1994 | Sarah | Category 2 | — | 273 km |
| 1994 | Rewa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 175 km |
| 1993 | Prema | Category 4 | — | 236 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.7 in |
Thio has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 65°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.2") and September the driest (2.7").