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Weather & Climate in Wé, New Caledonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 73.5°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1,542.9 sq mi (3,996.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.9169°N, 167.2646°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
437 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jan 13, 2011 | 118 km NNE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M7.0 | 130 km | 9 km |
| May 10, 2011 | 124 km NE of Wé, New Caledonia | M6.8 | 125 km | 11 km |
| Apr 2, 1999 | 120 km WSW of Isangel, Vanuatu | M6.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2011 | 117 km NNE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2011 | Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia | M5.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1990 | 123 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu | M5.8 | 137 km | 47 km |
| Mar 11, 1990 | 107 km ENE of Wé, New Caledonia | M5.6 | 107 km | 38 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 104 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 128 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu | M5.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2011 | Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia | M5.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 76 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1998 | 100 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.4 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2011 | 117 km NNE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2011 | 124 km NE of Wé, New Caledonia | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1994 | 131 km ENE of Wé, New Caledonia | M5.3 | 132 km | 39 km |
| Jan 13, 2011 | 118 km NNE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.3 | 120 km | 23 km |
| Nov 11, 2017 | 67 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.3 | 141 km | 8 km |
| May 10, 2011 | 125 km WSW of Isangel, Vanuatu | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1994 | 120 km NNE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M5.3 | 124 km | 38 km |
| May 10, 2011 | 124 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
34 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Kevin | Category 4 | 115 mph | 293 km |
| 2023 | Judy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 271 km |
| 2022 | Dovi | Category 1 | 92 mph | 157 km |
| 2022 | Ruby | Category 1 | 63 mph | 154 km |
| 2021 | Niran | Category 3 | 98 mph | 217 km |
| 2018 | Hola | Category 2 | 81 mph | 104 km |
| 2017 | Donna | Category 3 | 104 mph | 39 km |
| 2017 | Cook | Category 2 | 98 mph | 159 km |
| 2015 | Pam | Category 5 | 155 mph | 207 km |
| 2012 | Jasmine | Category 4 | 121 mph | 164 km |
| 2007 | Becky | Category 1 | 69 mph | 158 km |
| 2006 | Jim | Category 1 | 92 mph | 52 km |
| 2004 | Ivy | Category 3 | 104 mph | 202 km |
| 2003 | Erica | Category 4 | 104 mph | 172 km |
| 2003 | Beni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 185 km |
| 2001 | Sose | Category 1 | 69 mph | 188 km |
| 1999 | Frank | Category 2 | 92 mph | 179 km |
| 1999 | Dani | Category 2 | 92 mph | 75 km |
| 1998 | Yali | Category 2 | 81 mph | 258 km |
| 1997 | Drena | Category 2 | 92 mph | 232 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1997 | NEW CALEDONIA | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 116 km |
| 2011 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 2011 | LOYALTY ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in |
Wé has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.9") and September the driest (2.6").