Climate Insights for Lea Lea
Kairuku-Hiri District, Central, Papua New Guinea
Climate Overview
The climate in Lea Lea is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,182 mm of precipitation falls per year. Lea Lea receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lea Lea sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Lea Lea is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 85.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Lea Lea receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lea Lea sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Lea Lea has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Lea Lea has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Lea Lea is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,182 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 182 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 347 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 70 mm. That's 276 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Lea Lea is a very wet location, receiving approximately 85.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.2 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 13.7 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.8 in. That's 10.9 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Lea Lea is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Lea Lea is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lea Lea 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 Lea Lea 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.