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Weather & Climate in Wala, New Caledonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 156.3 sq mi (404.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.7116°N, 163.6470°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Oct 10, 1993 | 39 km WSW of Wala, New Caledonia | M5.3 | 40 km | 14 km |
| Feb 10, 1993 | 41 km WSW of Wala, New Caledonia | M4.9 | 42 km | 22 km |
| Nov 11, 1993 | 27 km SW of Wala, New Caledonia | M4.6 | 28 km | 32 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 31 km SW of Wala, New Caledonia | M4.5 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2004 | 37 km SW of Wala, New Caledonia | M4.3 | 38 km | 20 km |
| May 14, 2017 | 53 km WSW of Poum, New Caledonia | M4.2 | 86 km | 14 km |
| Oct 9, 1995 | 124 km SW of Wala, New Caledonia | M3.6 | 124 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
36 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 | 155 km |
| 2020 | Gretel | Category 1 | 63 mph | 211 km |
| 2020 | Uesi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 90 km |
| 2019 | Oma | Category 1 | 81 mph | 109 km |
| 2018 | Hola | Category 3 | 104 mph | 265 km |
| 2017 | Donna | Category 4 | 127 mph | 258 km |
| 2017 | Cook | Category 2 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 2015 | Ola | Category 2 | 92 mph | 155 km |
| 2013 | Sandra | Category 3 | 115 mph | 184 km |
| 2013 | Freda | Category 2 | 92 mph | 225 km |
| 2012 | Jasmine | Category 3 | 115 mph | 159 km |
| 2011 | Zelia | Category 2 | — | 292 km |
| 2006 | Jim | Category 1 | 92 mph | 177 km |
| 2005 | Kerry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 2003 | Erica | Category 4 | 132 mph | 122 km |
| 2003 | Beni | Category 4 | 127 mph | 245 km |
| 2003 | Gina | Category 2 | 92 mph | 235 km |
| 1999 | Frank | Category 2 | 92 mph | 56 km |
| 1999 | Dani | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 1997 | Drena | Category 3 | 98 mph | 56 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in |
Wala has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 76.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.8") and September the driest (2.4").