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Apia, Samoa

Tuamasaga · Samoa

Apia is a mid-size city in Tuamasaga, Samoa with a population of 40,407. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

40,407 Population 845/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
92.0 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Apia Timezone

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About Apia

Apia

Apia is the capital and largest city of Samoa. It is located on the central north coast of Upolu, Samoa's second-largest island. Apia falls within the political district (itūmālō) of Tuamasaga.

People

Population40,407
Density845/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain92.0 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population40,407
Population Density845 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-13.8333°, -171.7667°
TimezonePacific/Apia
Country🇼🇸 Samoa
State / ProvinceTuamasaga
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation92.0 inches (2,336 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Apia

Apia is a mid-size city in Samoa (Tuamasaga) with a population of 40,407. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Apia.

Climate in Apia

Apia has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 2932 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 410.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 427.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 297.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 194.0
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 187.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 135.6
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 165.9
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 123.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 154.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 199.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 265.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 371.2
Apia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 92.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Samoa avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area47.8 sq mi (123.8 km²)
Population Density845/sq mi
Coordinates-13.8333°N, 171.7667°W
TimezonePacific/Apia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.0"
142% above Samoa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 17.01"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4.

May 3, 1993 97 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.4 149 km
Sep 29, 2009 124 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.2 144 km
Sep 29, 2009 130 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.1 149 km
Oct 28, 1994 110 km S of Matavai, Samoa M5.1 133 km
Apr 23, 2009 113 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.0 133 km
May 2, 2024 127 km S of Lotofagā, Samoa M4.9 146 km
Sep 17, 2024 93 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 116 km
Apr 27, 2024 105 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 127 km
Oct 3, 1995 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa M4.9 51 km
Jan 10, 1990 41 km NNW of Safotu, Samoa M4.8 120 km
Jul 22, 2016 72 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 97 km
May 10, 2014 111 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 132 km
Sep 29, 2009 128 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.8 147 km
Jan 11, 2009 103 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.8 146 km
Jan 30, 2024 96 km S of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 120 km
Mar 30, 2014 105 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.7 125 km
May 9, 2024 8 km SE of Samamea, Samoa M4.7 36 km
Dec 11, 1999 128 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.6 147 km
Sep 27, 2024 39 km NNE of Lufilufi, Samoa M4.6 49 km
Jun 27, 1998 121 km SW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Amos Category 2 98 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 130 km
1998 Ron Category 4 277 km
1992 Val Category 4 41 km
1987 Tusi Category 3 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1907 MATAVANU VOLCANO Astronomical 3.6 m - 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Upolu (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 12 km
Savai'i Shield 1,858 m (6,096 ft) 1911 86 km
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 17.0 in Wettest
February 81°F (27°C) 13.0 in Warmest
March 81°F (27°C) 13.7 in
April 80°F (27°C) 9.0 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
August 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in Coldest, Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 15.6 in

Apia has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in August to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 121.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (17.0") and August the driest (5.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Apia

Institution Type Founded Website
Leiifiifi College College - ,
National University of Samoa University - ,
St Marys College College - ,
USP Alafua Campus University - ,
USP School of Agriculture & Food Technology University - ,
Wesley College College - ,

Schools in Apia

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Samoa Adventist School - - - -
UNESCO - - - -
China Aid Apia Primary School Redevelopment Project - - - -
St. Marys Primary School - - - -
Marist Brothers Primary School - - - -
Maluafou College - - - -
Moataa Primary School - - - -
All Saints Anglican Primary School - - - -
Manumalo Baptist School - - - -
Malifa Primary School - - - -
Samoa Adventist College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Apia

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Apia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1927 Magiagi Hydro Scheme Building Ruins
Museum of Samoa
Museum of Samoa
Robert Louis Stevenson's Museum

Libraries in Apia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library & Cafeteria0.0
Medical Records0.0
Mulivai Primary School Library and Technology Center0.0
Nelson Memorial Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
USP Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Apia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Accident Compensation Corporation Farmers Market
Ah Fook Vegetable Stand
Farmers Produce Market
Fugalei Fresh Produce Market
Laumua O Tumua Farmers Market
Produce Stand
Satui Fleamarket
Savalalo Fish Market
Vaitele Market
Vegetable Market

Hotels in Apia

14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aggie Grey's Hotel and Bungalows
Amanaki Hotel
Hotel Elisa
Hotel Millenia
Lava
Lava Hotel
Le Alaimoana Hotel
Le Sanita Hotel
Samoana Boutique Motel
Sheraton Aggie Grey's Hotel & Bungalows
Tanoa Tusitala Hotel
Tanoa Tusitala Hotel
Ulalei Accomodation Bar & Restaurant
Vaiala Beach Cottages

Restaurants in Apia

27 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1905
Bella's Kitchen
Bistro Tatau
DMC Matautu Uta
Eagle Wings Hotel & Restaurant
Garden Cafe
Georgies Pizza
Island Grill - Steak & Seafood
Italianos Pizzeria
Izzys Restaurant
Le Aiga Restaurant
Manai Restaurant
Mandarin Palace Chinese Food
Mari's Restaurant
Paddles
Pinati's Restaurant
Portofino Restaurant
Roko's Restaurant
S&S Island Restaurant
Seafood Gourmet
St Mary's Canteen
Sunrise Restaurant
Taj Mahal Restaurant
Tauese Chinese Restaurant
Taumeasina Hidden Gem Restaurant & Bar
Taylas
The Pacific Pearl

Cafes in Apia

11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

All Things Sweet
Coffee Roasters
Coffee Roasters 2 (Tamaligi)
Connexions Cafe
Cornwall Cafe
Kiko's Cafe
Le Alley
Milani Caffé
Nourish Cafe
Okie Dokie Cafe
The Immaculate Cafe and Religious Shop

Cinemas in Apia

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apollo Cinemas

Theatres in Apia

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Siva Afi Entertainment Centre

Clinics in Apia

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

St Mary's Primary Sick Bay

Dentists in Apia

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central Dental Practice
WS #1007596763
WS #674412854

Bus Stations in Apia

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fugalei Bus Terminal
Savalalo Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Apia

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Leififi Service Station
Maluafou Service Station
Maluafou Service Station
Saleufi Service Station
T&N Toleafoa Savalalo Service Station
WS #187329128
WS #1943516845

Banks in Apia

12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ Samoa Building
Asia Development Bank
Bank of the South Pacific
Central Bank of Samoa
Central Bank of Samoa
Development Bank of Samoa
National Bank of Samoa
National Bank of Samoa Matautu-Uta Branch
Samoa Commercial Bank
Samoa Commercial Bank
Samoa Commercial Bank
World Bank

Shopping Malls in Apia

6 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Business Systems Limited
Farmers Store
Lotemau Mall
Samoa National Provident Fund Plaza
Samoa Stationary and Books Megastore
Samoa Stationary and Books Megastore

Gyms in Apia

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitness Studio Samoa
JPs Fitness Centre

Stadiums & Teams in Apia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Apia

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faleolo International AirportAPWLarge Airport
Fagali'i AirportFGISmall Airport
Maota AirportMXSSmall Airport

Post Offices in Apia

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Samoa Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Apia

26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aai o Niue Congregational Christian Church
Apia Congregational Christian Church
Apia Harvest Centre Church
Apia International Christian Mercy Church
Apia Methodist Church
Apia Protestant Church
Congregational Church of Jesus
Leone Assembly of God
Leone Baptist Church
Leone Congregational Christian Church
Levili Assembly of God
Levili Congregational Christian Church
Matafele Methodist Church
Matautu Tai Catholic Church
Matautu-Tai Church of Jesus Christ & the Latter-day Saints
Matautu-Tai Congregational Christian Church
Mulinu'u Congregational Christian Church
Mulivai Catholic Church
Palisi Catholic Church
Samoa Arise 2025
Samoa Independant Seventh Day Adventist Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Sister's Chapel
Vailala Congregational Christian Church
Vaipuna Congregational Christian Church
Worship Centre Christian Church

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Apia

🇼🇸 About Samoa

Capital Apia
Population 196,130
Area 2,944 km²
GDP (USD) $1,044,909,500
GDP per capita $4,823
HDI 0.708
Life expectancy 71.7 years
Internet users 58.1%
Urban population 17.5%
Currency WST (Tala)
Languages English, Samoan
Calling code +685
TLD .ws
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Apia

What is the population of Apia?

Apia has a population of 40,407 residents and is located in Samoa. The population density is 845 people per square mile, spread across 47.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Apia?

Apia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.0 inches.

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