2 of 18 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 5, on a recent average of 0.92.
Vegetation, cumulativethe harvest measure2of 18
Vegetation, current5of 18
Water satisfaction13of 18
Rainfall, 3-month13of 18
Temperature0of 18
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
6th worst
of 26 years at this point in the season
The 6th 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 0.177, 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 best third, while water satisfaction and rainfall are in their worst third.
Each track is that instrument’s own 26 years, worst on the left.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.5521st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.5820th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction85%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.82lowest 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature22.2 °C10th 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. 66 of the 440 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 seven. 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.
Autonomous R. B.
-2.93
lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-2.93lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.654th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction85%12th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.504th 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature21.2 °C21st highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
New Ireland P.
-1.96
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-1.962nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-2.84lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction82%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.79lowest 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.
Temperature27.0 °C7th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
East Highlands
-1.62
lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-1.62lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-2.43lowest 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-1.842nd 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.
Temperature16.7 °C4th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
W. Highlands
-0.91
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.912nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-4.68lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction89%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-3.42lowest 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.
Temperature15.2 °C15th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Jiwaka Province
-0.90
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.902nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-3.08lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction89%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 is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature16.7 °C14th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
West New B. P.
-0.82
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.822nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-4.36lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction82%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-3.04lowest 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature24.7 °C12th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Milne Bay P.
-0.44
7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-0.447th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.576th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction83%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.672nd 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.
Temperature23.0 °C22nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
East New B. P.
-0.32
8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.328th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.2616th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction92%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.35lowest 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature24.0 °C12th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
West Sepik P.
-0.28
6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.286th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.0716th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction95%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-3.51lowest 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature20.4 °C10th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Madang Province
-0.18
10th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.1810th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.2619th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction87%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.40lowest 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature21.9 °C6th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Southern H. P.
+0.08
15th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.0815th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.1611th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.87lowest 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature17.7 °C23rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Western Province
+0.11
16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.1116th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.2217th 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-2.83lowest 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature24.6 °C8th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Enga Province
+0.53
24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.5324th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.358th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction95%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-3.67lowest 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.
Temperature12.3 °C23rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Central Province
+0.56
21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.5621st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.4219th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction57%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.002nd 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.4 °C15th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Hela Province
+0.63
22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.6322nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.2517th 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-4.10lowest 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.
Temperature15.3 °C22nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Gulf Province
+0.90
25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.9025th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.9026th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.13lowest 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.
Temperature22.6 °C18th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Morobe Province
+0.94
23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.9423rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.8922nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction86%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.563rd 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature22.6 °C12th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
East Sepik P.
+1.03
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.0326th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.0026th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction83%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-3.96lowest 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature23.6 °C3rd 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.