Climate Insights for Munda Airport
Nusa Roviana, Western, Solomon Islands
Climate Overview
The climate in Munda Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,947 mm of precipitation falls per year. Munda Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Munda Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Munda Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 155.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Munda Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Munda Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Munda Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Munda Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°F range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Munda Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,947 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 329 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 453 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 255 mm. That's 198 mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Munda Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 155.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 17.8 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 10 in. That's 7.8 in less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Munda Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 17km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Munda Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 7mph, 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 10mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Munda 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 Munda 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.