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Weather & Climate in Yaté-Barrage, New Caledonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yaté-Barrage has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 71.0°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 248.3 sq mi (643.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.1500°N, 166.8833°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 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 | 67 km | 12 km |
| Feb 24, 1991 | 47 km S of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia | M5.2 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Wé, New Caledonia | M4.9 | 141 km | 68 km |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 39 km SE of Vao, New Caledonia | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 35 km NW of Vao, New Caledonia | M4.5 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1999 | 29 km SE of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia | M4.2 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 2005 | 70 km E of Vao, New Caledonia | M3.9 | 143 km | 99 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
31 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Dovi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 73 km |
| 2022 | Ruby | Category 1 | 63 mph | 46 km |
| 2021 | Niran | Category 3 | 98 mph | 79 km |
| 2018 | Hola | Category 2 | 81 mph | 225 km |
| 2018 | Gita | Category 2 | 81 mph | 218 km |
| 2017 | Donna | Category 2 | 63 mph | 173 km |
| 2017 | Cook | Category 2 | 98 mph | 122 km |
| 2015 | Pam | Category 5 | 155 mph | 286 km |
| 2012 | Jasmine | Category 4 | 121 mph | 294 km |
| 2007 | Becky | Category 1 | 69 mph | 295 km |
| 2006 | Jim | Category 1 | 92 mph | 149 km |
| 2004 | Ivy | Category 3 | 104 mph | 273 km |
| 2003 | Erica | Category 4 | 115 mph | 71 km |
| 2003 | Beni | Category 3 | 92 mph | 252 km |
| 1999 | Dani | Category 2 | 92 mph | 178 km |
| 1999 | Frank | Category 2 | 92 mph | 92 km |
| 1997 | Drena | Category 2 | 92 mph | 117 km |
| 1996 | Beti | Category 3 | 104 mph | 92 km |
| 1994 | Theodore | Category 3 | — | 55 km |
| 1994 | Sarah | Category 2 | — | 257 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 4.8 in |
Yaté-Barrage has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 65°F in August to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 73.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.4") and September the driest (2.7").