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Auki, Solomon Islands

Malaita Province · Solomon Islands

Auki is a small city in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands with a population of 7,020. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,020 Population 8,775/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
127.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Guadalcanal Timezone

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About Auki

Auki

Auki, sometimes styled ʻAoke, is the provincial capital of Malaita Province in Solomon Islands. It is situated on the northern end of Langa Langa Lagoon on the north-west coast of Malaita. It is one of the largest provincial towns in Solomon Islands, being the third largest town in the country behind the Honiara Urban Area and Noro. The town had a population of 7,020 in 2019. It was established as the administrative center for Malaita Province in 1909.

People

Population7,020
Density8,775/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain127.4 in/yr
Sunny Days112/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population7,020
Population Density8,775 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates-8.7678°, 160.6978°
TimezonePacific/Guadalcanal
Country🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
State / ProvinceMalaita Province
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation127.4 inches (3,235 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Auki

Auki is a small city in Solomon Islands (Malaita Province) with a population of 7,020. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 127.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Guadalcanal.

Auki has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 112 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 127.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Solomon Islands avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days112 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density8,775/sq mi
Coordinates-8.7678°N, 160.6978°W
TimezonePacific/Guadalcanal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 127.4"
235% above Solomon Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 14.72"
Driest Month (Jun) 8.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

305 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jul 25, 2012 1 km E of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.4 148 km
Jun 10, 2016 18 km WNW of Auki, Solomon Islands M6.2 18 km
Dec 8, 1999 31 km ESE of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.1 144 km
Mar 19, 2017 70 km N of Auki, Solomon Islands M6.0 71 km
Mar 9, 1994 30 km NNW of Malango, Solomon Islands M5.8 142 km
Mar 29, 2018 33 km NNW of Malango, Solomon Islands M5.8 143 km
Jun 28, 2010 26 km SE of Auki, Solomon Islands M5.8 27 km
May 21, 2015 58 km SE of Honiara, Solomon Islands M5.7 122 km
Jun 17, 2012 Solomon Islands M5.7 47 km
Apr 28, 2011 84 km SE of Honiara, Solomon Islands M5.7 136 km
Jan 29, 2014 108 km SSE of Auki, Solomon Islands M5.6 109 km
Sep 22, 1995 117 km SE of Honiara, Solomon Islands M5.6 146 km
Feb 21, 2002 99 km SSE of Auki, Solomon Islands M5.5 101 km
Dec 5, 1994 54 km SSE of Buala, Solomon Islands M5.5 97 km
Sep 26, 1999 25 km W of Honiara, Solomon Islands M5.4 130 km
May 21, 2021 74 km SE of Honiara, Solomon Islands M5.4 128 km
Jul 2, 2010 34 km SE of Auki, Solomon Islands M5.4 34 km
May 5, 2014 14 km ESE of Malango, Solomon Islands M5.3 145 km
May 14, 2005 79 km N of Auki, Solomon Islands M5.3 80 km
Jun 28, 2010 25 km ESE of Auki, Solomon Islands M5.3 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Fergus Category 1 271 km
1986 Namu Category 1 113 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1977 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 0.0 m 18 133 km
1977 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Savo (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Savo Stratovolcano 485 m (1,591 ft) 1847 105 km
Gallego Volcanic field 1,000 m (3,281 ft) Unknown 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 14.4 in
February 79°F (26°C) 14.7 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 8.6 in Driest
July 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in
August 77°F (25°C) 10.6 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in
October 78°F (25°C) 9.0 in
November 78°F (26°C) 9.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in Warmest

Auki has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in August to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 127.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (14.7") and June the driest (8.6").

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Farmers Markets in Auki

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Auki Central Market

Airports Near Auki

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Honiara International AirportHIRLarge Airport
Afutara AerodromeAFTSmall Airport
Gwaunaru'u AirportAKSSmall Airport
Kwailabesi AirportKWSSmall Airport
Manaoba AirportMHMSmall Airport
Uru Harbour AirportATDSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Auki

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Augustine Cathedral
Ura SSEC Church Building

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation
157 m (515 ft)

🇸🇧 About Solomon Islands

Capital Honiara
Population 652,858
Area 28,450 km²
GDP (USD) $1,506,124,566
GDP per capita $1,883
HDI 0.584
Life expectancy 70.5 years
Internet users 42.5%
Urban population 30.0%
Currency SBD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +677
TLD .sb
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Auki

What is the population of Auki?

Auki has a population of 7,020 residents and is located in Solomon Islands. The population density is 8,775 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Auki?

Auki has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 112 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 127.4 inches.

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