Climate Insights for Popondetta
Ijivitari District, Oro, Papua New Guinea
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
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
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
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.