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Faleāsao, American Samoa

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135 Population 241/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Faleāsao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 111.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density241/sq mi
Coordinates-14.2222°N, 169.5128°W
TimezonePacific/Pago_Pago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.1"
192% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 16.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 7.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

339 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Jan 5, 2024.

Jan 10, 1995 39 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M5.2 39 km
Jan 25, 1995 16 km ESE of Ta`?, American Samoa M5.0 17 km
May 28, 2006 121 km S of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.9 124 km
Jan 10, 1995 43 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.8 42 km
Jan 12, 1995 36 km NE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.8 36 km
Jan 13, 1995 48 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.8 47 km
Jan 12, 1995 104 km N of Ofu, American Samoa M4.7 110 km
Jan 12, 1995 29 km NE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.7 29 km
Jan 20, 1995 13 km W of Ofu, American Samoa M4.7 32 km
Jan 12, 1995 46 km ENE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.7 46 km
Jan 29, 1995 60 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.6 60 km
Jan 10, 1995 44 km N of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.6 43 km
Jan 11, 1995 69 km NNE of Ofu, American Samoa M4.5 72 km
Jan 12, 1995 53 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.5 53 km
Sep 5, 2022 21 km NNE of Ta M4.5 20 km
Jan 13, 1995 66 km N of Ofu, American Samoa M4.4 73 km
Jan 9, 1995 41 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.4 40 km
Jan 11, 1995 41 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.3 41 km
Jan 16, 1995 49 km N of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.3 48 km
Jan 11, 1995 60 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.3 60 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
2005 Olaf Category 5 38 km
1997 Evan Category 1 281 km
1992 Val Category 3 54 km
1987 Tusi Category 3 25 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ta'u (6 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ta'u Shield 931 m (3,054 ft) Unknown 6 km
Ofu-Olosega Shield(s) 639 m (2,096 ft) 1866 13 km
Vailulu'u Submarine -592 m (-1,942 ft) 2003 49 km
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 16.9 in Wettest
February 81°F (27°C) 14.7 in
March 81°F (27°C) 13.5 in Warmest
April 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in
May 80°F (26°C) 9.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in
August 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 11.6 in
December 80°F (27°C) 15.2 in

Faleāsao has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 134.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.9") and June the driest (7.1").

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