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Faleatiu, Samoa

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847 Population 24/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Faleatiu 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. The area gets 343 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area35.3 sq mi (91.5 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates-13.8289°N, 171.9790°W
TimezonePacific/Apia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.0"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 16.57"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 27, 2024.

Apr 6, 1990 133 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.6 148 km
May 3, 1993 97 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.4 129 km
Sep 29, 2009 124 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.2 134 km
Sep 29, 2009 130 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.1 144 km
Aug 25, 2009 134 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.1 148 km
Oct 28, 1994 110 km S of Matavai, Samoa M5.1 136 km
Apr 23, 2009 113 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.0 125 km
May 2, 2024 127 km S of Lotofagā, Samoa M4.9 143 km
Sep 17, 2024 93 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 119 km
Oct 3, 1995 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa M4.9 74 km
Apr 27, 2024 105 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 128 km
Oct 4, 2009 131 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.8 145 km
Sep 29, 2009 128 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.8 144 km
Sep 29, 2009 Samoa Islands region M4.8 145 km
May 10, 2014 111 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 133 km
Jan 10, 1990 41 km NNW of Safotu, Samoa M4.8 103 km
Jan 11, 2009 103 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.8 128 km
Jul 22, 2016 72 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 104 km
Jan 30, 2024 96 km S of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 107 km
Jul 24, 1996 115 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 140 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 83 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 142 km
1998 Ron Category 4 272 km
1992 Val Category 4 41 km
1987 Tusi Category 2 235 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 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Upolu (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 30 km
Savai'i Shield 1,858 m (6,096 ft) 1911 64 km
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 16.6 in Wettest
February 81°F (27°C) 12.9 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 13.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
August 78°F (25°C) 5.5 in Coldest, Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 7.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 14.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 12.2 in
December 80°F (27°C) 12.9 in

Faleatiu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in August to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 122.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.6") and August the driest (5.5").

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