Climate Insights for Paiam
Lagaip-Pogera District, Enga, Papua New Guinea
Climate Overview
The climate in Paiam is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 4,385 mm of precipitation falls per year. Paiam receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Paiam sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Paiam is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 172.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Paiam receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Paiam sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Paiam has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Paiam has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 57°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 56°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Paiam is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,385 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 365 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 479 mm of rainfall. October and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 210 mm. That's 269 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Paiam is a very wet location, receiving approximately 172.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14.4 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 18.9 in of rainfall. October and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 8.3 in. That's 10.6 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Paiam is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Paiam is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Paiam 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 Paiam 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.