Climate Insights for Wabag
Wabag District, Enga, Papua New Guinea
Climate Overview
The climate in Wabag is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 3,839 mm of precipitation falls per year. Wabag receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wabag sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Wabag is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 151.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Wabag receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wabag sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Wabag has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Wabag has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 59°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 58°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Wabag is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,839 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 320 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 416 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 178 mm. That's 239 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Wabag is a very wet location, receiving approximately 151.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 16.4 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 7 in. That's 9.4 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Wabag 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 September, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Wabag 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 September, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 Wabag 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 Wabag 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.