Climate Insights for Popondetta

Ijivitari District, Oro, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
February
30°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
August
23°C low73°F low
Wettest
December
521 mm rain20.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Popondetta is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 4,235 mm of precipitation falls per year. Popondetta receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Popondetta sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Popondetta is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 166.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Popondetta receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Popondetta sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°FebMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°MarMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°AprMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°MayMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°JunMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°JulMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°AugMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°SepMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°OctMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°NovMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°DecMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FFebMax: 85°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 77°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°F
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Min

Popondetta has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Popondetta has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 461mmFebPrecipitation: 516mmMarPrecipitation: 502mmAprPrecipitation: 424mmMayPrecipitation: 293mmJunPrecipitation: 236mmJulPrecipitation: 196mmAugPrecipitation: 204mmSepPrecipitation: 279mmOctPrecipitation: 295mmNovPrecipitation: 308mmDecPrecipitation: 521mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 18.1inFebPrecipitation: 20.3inMarPrecipitation: 19.8inAprPrecipitation: 16.7inMayPrecipitation: 11.5inJunPrecipitation: 9.3inJulPrecipitation: 7.7inAugPrecipitation: 8inSepPrecipitation: 11inOctPrecipitation: 11.6inNovPrecipitation: 12.1inDecPrecipitation: 20.5in
Precipitation

Popondetta is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,235 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 353 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 521 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 196 mm. That's 325 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Popondetta is a very wet location, receiving approximately 166.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13.9 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 20.5 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 7.7 in. That's 12.8 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

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: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/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

Popondetta is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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.Popondetta 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 March, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 Popondetta 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 Popondetta 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
24 °C75 °F
29 °C85 °F
4 km/h2 mph
461 mm18.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
30 °C85 °F
4 km/h2 mph
516 mm20.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C75 °F
29 °C85 °F
4 km/h2 mph
502 mm19.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
29 °C84 °F
3 km/h2 mph
424 mm16.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
29 °C83 °F
3 km/h2 mph
293 mm11.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
28 °C82 °F
3 km/h2 mph
236 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
28 °C82 °F
3 km/h2 mph
196 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
27 °C81 °F
4 km/h2 mph
204 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C74 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h2 mph
279 mm11 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C74 °F
29 °C83 °F
4 km/h2 mph
295 mm11.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C75 °F
29 °C84 °F
4 km/h2 mph
308 mm12.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C75 °F
29 °C85 °F
4 km/h2 mph
521 mm20.5 in
0 cm0 in