Climate Insights for Porgera

Lagaip-Pogera District, Enga, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
December
21°C peak69°F peak
Coldest
August
11°C low52°F low
Wettest
October
525 mm rain20.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Porgera is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 5,065 mm of precipitation falls per year. Porgera receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Porgera sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Porgera is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 199.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Porgera receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Porgera sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 12°FebMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 12°MarMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 12°AprMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 12°MayMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 12°JunMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 12°JulMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 11°AugMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°SepMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°OctMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°NovMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 12°DecMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 12°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 69°FAverage: 60°FMin: 53°FFebMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 53°FMarMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 53°FAprMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 54°FMayMax: 69°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 59°FMin: 53°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 58°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 67°FAverage: 58°FMin: 52°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 53°FDecMax: 69°FAverage: 60°FMin: 53°F
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Min

Porgera has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 15°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Porgera has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 60°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 52°F and an average of 58°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 395mmFebPrecipitation: 365mmMarPrecipitation: 437mmAprPrecipitation: 425mmMayPrecipitation: 394mmJunPrecipitation: 348mmJulPrecipitation: 412mmAugPrecipitation: 424mmSepPrecipitation: 464mmOctPrecipitation: 525mmNovPrecipitation: 426mmDecPrecipitation: 450mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 15.6inFebPrecipitation: 14.4inMarPrecipitation: 17.2inAprPrecipitation: 16.7inMayPrecipitation: 15.5inJunPrecipitation: 13.7inJulPrecipitation: 16.2inAugPrecipitation: 16.7inSepPrecipitation: 18.3inOctPrecipitation: 20.7inNovPrecipitation: 16.8inDecPrecipitation: 17.7in
Precipitation

Porgera is a very wet location, receiving approximately 5,065 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 422 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 525 mm of rainfall. September and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 348 mm. That's 177 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Porgera is a very wet location, receiving approximately 199.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16.6 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 20.7 in of rainfall. September and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 13.7 in. That's 7 in less than October, 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: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 3km/hJunWind Speed: 3km/hJulWind Speed: 3km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/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

Porgera 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.Porgera 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 Porgera 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 Porgera 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
12 °C53 °F
20 °C69 °F
4 km/h2 mph
395 mm15.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
12 °C53 °F
20 °C68 °F
4 km/h2 mph
365 mm14.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
12 °C53 °F
20 °C68 °F
4 km/h2 mph
437 mm17.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C54 °F
20 °C68 °F
4 km/h2 mph
425 mm16.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
12 °C54 °F
20 °C69 °F
3 km/h2 mph
394 mm15.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C53 °F
20 °C67 °F
3 km/h2 mph
348 mm13.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C53 °F
19 °C67 °F
3 km/h2 mph
412 mm16.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C52 °F
20 °C67 °F
3 km/h2 mph
424 mm16.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C53 °F
20 °C68 °F
3 km/h2 mph
464 mm18.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C53 °F
20 °C68 °F
3 km/h2 mph
525 mm20.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C53 °F
20 °C69 °F
4 km/h2 mph
426 mm16.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
12 °C53 °F
21 °C69 °F
4 km/h2 mph
450 mm17.7 in
0 cm0 in