3 of 19 crop regions in Papua New Guinea are at their worst on record for this point in the season. Its highest in any previous year was 2, on a recent average of 0.75.
Vegetation, cumulativethe harvest measure3of 19
Vegetation, current3of 19
Water satisfaction12of 19
Rainfall, 3-month17of 19
Temperature2of 19
What moved, and when
Each square is one dekad, and its shade shows how many of this country’s crop regions stood at their own worst on record for that point in the season. Rows are ordered by how much time each instrument summarises, shortest first, because a shorter window can move sooner. That order is fixed and is the same on every country page.
Vegetation, currentthis dekadalready elevated when this window opens, so nothing here shows when it began
Soil moisturethis dekadalready elevated when this window opens, so nothing here shows when it began
Temperaturethis dekadalready elevated when this window opens, so nothing here shows when it began
Rainfall, 3-monththe past 3 months
Vegetation, cumulativethe season so far, from sowing
Water satisfactionthe season so far, as a water balance
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep
none at a recordone regionfewer than a thirda third to three quartersmost or alltoo few regions reporting to saynot reported
What connects these rows
Nothing we can show. The driver is not identified here. This section says what moved and when. It never says because.
These 25 dekads were picked rather than derived. A shorter window changes which peak looks like the first, and a sequence visible inside a window may not exist outside it.
How bad is it, against this
country’s own record
Five instruments read together
our combination, not an observation
worst on record
of 26 years at this point in the season
The most stressed of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026, across 5 instruments read together
Every input is measured against its own record, but no source publishes this average. It is our combination, not an observation.
This value places the country against itself, so it does not rank countries against each other. Its year-to-year spread here is 0.194, and that spread differs by place, so a higher value elsewhere can be a less unusual year than this one. The rank is the comparable figure.
A reading of conditions to date. It carries no statement about the rest of the season.
What the instruments say
The canopy is in its worst third, as are water satisfaction and rainfall.
Each track is that instrument’s own 26 years, worst on the left.
Vegetation, cumulative-0.147th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.184th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction87%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-3.63lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature22.1 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Five instruments, each against its own 26 years for
this point in the season. They are shown together because they can
disagree: a region can sit at a record low on vegetation while water
or rainfall sits in its best third. 37 of the 238 regions at a record low on current vegetation have water or rainfall sitting in its own best third at the same moment, about one in six. This page
reports where each one sits and does not say what caused what.
Every region of Papua New Guinea, worst to least
Each bar is the full spread of that region’s previous 25 years at this point in the season. The dot is this year. A dot at the left of a wide bar and a dot at the left of a narrow bar are different findings, which is why the history is drawn rather than described.
Regions in colour are at their worst on record. The rest are placed on the same scale so a single deep region inside an otherwise ordinary country reads differently from a country where the whole distribution has moved.
National C. D.
-1.81
lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-1.81lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-2.03lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction64%6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-3.29lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature27.2 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Central Province
-1.52
lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-1.52lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.71lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction72%7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.252nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature26.8 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Morobe Province
-1.32
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-1.322nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.302nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-3.06lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature24.0 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
West New B. P.
-1.32
lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-1.32lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-2.99lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction67%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-4.04lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.7 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Madang Province
-1.20
3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-1.203rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.293rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-4.01lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature24.3 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
New Ireland P.
-0.78
6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.786th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.853rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction74%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-3.22lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature26.8 °C9th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
W. Highlands
-0.61
5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.615th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.0325th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction84%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-5.20lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature13.4 °C13th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Western Province
-0.34
7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.347th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.406th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction77%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-3.46lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature26.8 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
West Sepik P.
-0.27
7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.277th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.3320th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction92%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-4.17lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature20.9 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
East New B. P.
-0.09
10th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.0910th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.1815th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction76%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-3.87lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.3 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Southern H. P.
+0.28
15th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.2815th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.5423rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction96%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-3.06lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature19.1 °C8th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Jiwaka Province
+0.31
18th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.3118th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.3319th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-4.51lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature18.8 °C10th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Gulf Province
+0.38
17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.3817th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.0910th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.63lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature24.4 °C4th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Enga Province
+0.45
21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.4521st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.3621st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction94%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-4.67lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature13.0 °C4th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
East Highlands
+0.50
20th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.5020th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.5420th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction97%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-3.97lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature19.9 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Milne Bay P.
+0.92
22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.9222nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.3817th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction85%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.062nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature23.8 °C12th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Hela Province
+0.97
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.9726th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.0826th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction98%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-4.61lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature17.8 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
East Sepik P.
+1.14
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.1426th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.9425th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction75%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-5.00lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature23.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Chimbu Province
+1.72
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.7226th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.5726th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction98%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.96lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature18.8 °C6th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
This measurement is of the crop canopy and not of what
stressed it: heat, drought, disease and late planting are not
separable here, which is why no claim on this page names a cause.