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Faga‘alu, American Samoa

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731 Population 2,215/sq mi density
299 ft Elevation 91 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Faga‘alu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 331 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 116.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density2,215/sq mi
Coordinates-14.2964°N, 170.6836°W
TimezonePacific/Pago_Pago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.7"
207% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 16.73"
Driest Month (Jul) 6.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

332 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 27, 2024.

Oct 28, 1994 110 km S of Matavai, Samoa M5.1 138 km
Jan 25, 1995 16 km ESE of Ta`?, American Samoa M5.0 140 km
Apr 27, 2024 105 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 143 km
Sep 17, 2024 93 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 132 km
Oct 3, 1995 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa M4.9 82 km
Jan 13, 1995 48 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.8 150 km
Jul 22, 2016 72 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 108 km
Jan 20, 1995 13 km W of Ofu, American Samoa M4.7 96 km
May 9, 2024 8 km SE of Samamea, Samoa M4.7 92 km
Jan 10, 1995 44 km N of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.6 143 km
Jun 24, 2004 86 km S of Vailoatai, American Samoa M4.6 95 km
Sep 27, 2024 39 km NNE of Lufilufi, Samoa M4.6 113 km
Apr 26, 2024 97 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.6 129 km
Apr 15, 2016 117 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.5 145 km
Sep 5, 2022 21 km NNE of Ta M4.5 135 km
Jan 9, 1995 41 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.4 148 km
Jan 13, 1995 66 km N of Ofu, American Samoa M4.4 137 km
Jan 16, 1995 49 km N of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.3 147 km
Nov 6, 1995 106 km SSW of Vailoatai, American Samoa M4.3 118 km
Oct 14, 2016 117 km SSW of Vailoatai, American Samoa M4.2 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Amos Category 1 222 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 115 km
1992 Val Category 4 9 km
1987 Tusi Category 3 116 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutuila (2 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 2 km
Ofu-Olosega Shield(s) 639 m (2,096 ft) 1866 116 km
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 119 km
Ta'u Shield 931 m (3,054 ft) Unknown 133 km
Vailulu'u Submarine -592 m (-1,942 ft) 2003 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 16.7 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 14.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 13.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 12.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 7.5 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
December 80°F (27°C) 15.1 in

Faga‘alu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in August to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 136.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.7") and July the driest (6.5").

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