Climate Insights for Arawa
Central Bougainville District, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
Climate Overview
The climate in Arawa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 4,369 mm of precipitation falls per year. Arawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arawa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Arawa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 172 in of precipitation falls per year. Arawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arawa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Arawa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Arawa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 11°F range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 74°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Arawa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,369 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 364 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 411 mm of rainfall. August and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 289 mm. That's 122 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Arawa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 172 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14.3 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 16.2 in of rainfall. August and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 11.4 in. That's 4.8 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Arawa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Arawa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arawa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arawa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.