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Weather & Climate in Voh, New Caledonia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Voh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area156.3 sq mi (404.8 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-20.9667°N, 164.7000°W
TimezonePacific/Noumea

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.5"
91% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.40"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Jun 29, 2021 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia M4.5 78 km 14 km
May 14, 2017 53 km WSW of Poum, New Caledonia M4.2 129 km 14 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

28 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Niran Category 4 127 mph 105 km
2020 Gretel Category 1 63 mph 143 km
2020 Uesi Category 1 81 mph 198 km
2019 Oma Category 1 81 mph 272 km
2018 Hola Category 2 81 mph 287 km
2017 Donna Category 3 104 mph 222 km
2017 Cook Category 2 98 mph 104 km
2015 Ola Category 2 92 mph 249 km
2012 Jasmine Category 3 121 mph 257 km
2011 Zelia Category 2 92 mph 275 km
2006 Jim Category 1 92 mph 211 km
2003 Erica Category 4 132 mph 44 km
1999 Frank Category 2 92 mph 53 km
1997 Drena Category 3 98 mph 42 km
1996 Beti Category 3 104 mph 66 km
1994 Theodore Category 3 133 km
1994 Rewa Category 2 86 mph 126 km
1993 Polly Category 2 269 km
1992 Fran Category 4 115 mph 153 km
1992 Esau Category 2 92 mph 74 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1942 NEW CALEDONIA Unknown 3.0 m 51 km
1936 NEW CALEDONIA Unknown 2.2 m 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 11.9 in
February 78°F (26°C) 9.0 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 12.4 in Wettest
April 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in Driest
October 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
November 74°F (23°C) 5.7 in
December 76°F (25°C) 6.0 in

Voh has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 67°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 72.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.4") and September the driest (2.5").

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