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Ba, Fiji

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14,596 Population 2/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Ba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area7,456.6 sq mi (19,312.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-17.5343°N, 177.6741°W
TimezonePacific/Fiji

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.8"
131% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 13.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

192 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 21, 2025.

Nov 9, 2009 77 km ENE of Ba, Fiji M7.3 77 km
Apr 7, 2006 130 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji M6.5 134 km
Nov 22, 2001 145 km W of Labasa, Fiji M6.3 147 km
Jan 2, 2002 36 km ENE of Suva, Fiji M6.2 124 km
Nov 22, 2001 141 km W of Labasa, Fiji M6.2 149 km
Feb 2, 1990 84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji M6.0 125 km
Apr 30, 1995 105 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji M5.9 112 km
Sep 5, 2001 146 km NNE of Ba, Fiji M5.9 148 km
Sep 3, 2001 129 km W of Labasa, Fiji M5.8 148 km
Feb 2, 2021 141 km NNE of Ba, Fiji M5.8 142 km
Aug 5, 1995 143 km N of Ba, Fiji M5.7 144 km
Jun 6, 2020 96 km NNW of Ba, Fiji M5.7 97 km
May 1, 2018 113 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji M5.6 114 km
Jan 22, 2020 112 km NNE of Ba, Fiji M5.5 113 km
Jan 5, 2002 51 km WNW of Levuka, Fiji M5.5 133 km
Jan 2, 2002 135 km N of Ba, Fiji M5.5 136 km
Mar 24, 1991 87 km NNW of Ba, Fiji M5.5 88 km
Mar 28, 2015 84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji M5.5 125 km
Mar 11, 2023 126 km N of Ba, Fiji M5.5 128 km
Feb 15, 2015 76 km SW of Nadi, Fiji M5.4 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Mal Category 1 172 km
2021 Yasa Category 5 159 km
2021 Ana Category 1 99 km
2020 Harold Category 4 134 km
2020 Sarai Category 1 211 km
2018 Keni Category 2 148 km
2016 Winston Category 5 14 km
2013 Evan Category 4 38 km
2010 Mick Category 1 32 km
2008 Daman Category 3 227 km
2003 Ami Category 3 254 km
1997 Gavin Category 4 61 km
1997 June Category 1 195 km
1993 Joni Category 3 87 km
1993 Kina Category 2 67 km
1992 Fran Category 3 285 km
1991 Sina Category 4 94 km
1987 Raja Category 2 284 km
1986 Martin Category 1 224 km
1985 Hina Category 4 126 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1953 FIJI ISLANDS Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 8 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nabukelevu (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nabukelevu Lava dome(s) 805 m (2,641 ft) 1660 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 11.1 in
March 80°F (26°C) 13.7 in Wettest
April 78°F (26°C) 8.2 in
May 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
October 77°F (25°C) 7.5 in
November 78°F (26°C) 8.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in

Ba has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 87.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.7") and July the driest (2.3").

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