Climate Insights for Kirakira Airport
Makira-Ulawa, Solomon Islands
Climate Overview
The climate in Kirakira Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 4,306 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kirakira Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kirakira Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, March. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.The climate in Kirakira Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 169.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Kirakira Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kirakira Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, March. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 75°F.
Temperature
Kirakira Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Kirakira Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Kirakira Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,306 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 359 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 490 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 245 mm. That's 245 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.Kirakira Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 169.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14.1 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 19.3 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 9.6 in. That's 9.6 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
Kirakira Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Kirakira Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kirakira Airport 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 Kirakira Airport 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.