Climate Insights for Paiam

Lagaip-Pogera District, Enga, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
December
19°C peak67°F peak
Coldest
August
9°C low49°F low
Wettest
December
479 mm rain18.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°FebMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°MarMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°AprMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°MayMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°JunMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 10°JulMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 10°AugMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°SepMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 10°OctMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 10°NovMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°DecMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 66°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FFebMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FMarMax: 66°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FAprMax: 66°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FMayMax: 66°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 65°FAverage: 56°FMin: 49°FJulMax: 65°FAverage: 56°FMin: 49°FAugMax: 65°FAverage: 56°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 56°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 66°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FDecMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°F
Max
Average
Min

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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 421mmFebPrecipitation: 384mmMarPrecipitation: 434mmAprPrecipitation: 417mmMayPrecipitation: 319mmJunPrecipitation: 210mmJulPrecipitation: 260mmAugPrecipitation: 282mmSepPrecipitation: 329mmOctPrecipitation: 457mmNovPrecipitation: 392mmDecPrecipitation: 479mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 16.6inFebPrecipitation: 15.1inMarPrecipitation: 17.1inAprPrecipitation: 16.4inMayPrecipitation: 12.6inJunPrecipitation: 8.3inJulPrecipitation: 10.3inAugPrecipitation: 11.1inSepPrecipitation: 13inOctPrecipitation: 18inNovPrecipitation: 15.4inDecPrecipitation: 18.8in
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

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 3km/hJunWind Speed: 3km/hJulWind Speed: 3km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
10 °C50 °F
19 °C66 °F
4 km/h2 mph
421 mm16.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
10 °C50 °F
19 °C66 °F
4 km/h2 mph
384 mm15.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C50 °F
19 °C66 °F
4 km/h2 mph
434 mm17.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C50 °F
19 °C66 °F
3 km/h2 mph
417 mm16.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C50 °F
19 °C66 °F
3 km/h2 mph
319 mm12.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C49 °F
18 °C65 °F
3 km/h2 mph
210 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C49 °F
18 °C65 °F
3 km/h2 mph
260 mm10.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C49 °F
18 °C65 °F
3 km/h2 mph
282 mm11.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C49 °F
19 °C65 °F
3 km/h2 mph
329 mm13 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C49 °F
19 °C66 °F
3 km/h2 mph
457 mm18 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
10 °C50 °F
19 °C66 °F
3 km/h2 mph
392 mm15.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
10 °C50 °F
19 °C67 °F
3 km/h2 mph
479 mm18.8 in
0 cm0 in