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Hihifo, Tonga

Niuas · Tonga

Hihifo is a small town in Niuas, Tonga with a population of 301. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

301 Population
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
109.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tongatapu Timezone

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About Hihifo

Hihifo

Hihifo is the main village on the island of Niuatoputapu in the Kingdom of Tonga. Hihifo is situated on the west side of Niuatoputapu and is the main centre for public and government facilities that serve the island residents, including a post office and police station. The other two villages on Niuatoputapu are Falehau and Vaipoa.

People

Population301

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain109.5 in/yr
Sunny Days138/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population301
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-15.9544°, -173.7962°
TimezonePacific/Tongatapu
Country🇹🇴 Tonga
State / ProvinceNiuas
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation109.5 inches (2,782 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hihifo

Hihifo is a small town in Tonga (Niuas) with a population of 301. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tongatapu.

Hihifo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Tonga avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days138 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-15.9544°N, 173.7962°W
TimezonePacific/Tongatapu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.5"
188% above Tonga avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.96"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,510 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 10, 2023 82 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga M7.6 83 km
Apr 7, 1995 88 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga M7.4 89 km
Jan 8, 2000 117 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga M7.2 118 km
Nov 4, 2017 97 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.8 98 km
Jan 25, 2004 105 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga M6.7 106 km
Aug 5, 1996 104 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.7 105 km
May 16, 1993 89 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.6 89 km
Mar 30, 2015 96 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.5 96 km
Jan 4, 1990 118 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.5 119 km
Dec 11, 1990 90 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.4 91 km
Mar 30, 2015 110 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.4 111 km
Sep 26, 2000 136 km S of Hihifo, Tonga M6.4 137 km
Sep 2, 2003 101 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.4 101 km
Dec 7, 1999 20 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga M6.4 21 km
May 27, 1997 96 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.4 97 km
May 10, 1991 41 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga M6.3 42 km
Sep 11, 2000 Tonga M6.3 14 km
Jan 26, 2000 147 km S of Hihifo, Tonga M6.3 148 km
Apr 7, 2015 106 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.3 107 km
Dec 24, 1992 102 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.3 103 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
2014 Ian Category 4 242 km
2002 Waka Category 3 162 km
1998 Ron Category 5 108 km
1992 Val Category 4 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.2 m (40 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 SAMOA ISLANDS Earthquake 12.2 m 2 99 km
1981 SAMOA ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 134 km
1975 SAMOA ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 146 km
1995 SAMOA ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tafu-Maka (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tafu-Maka Submarine -1,400 m (-4,593 ft) 2008 80 km
West Mata Submarine -1,174 m (-3,852 ft) 2009 95 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in
February 81°F (27°C) 10.7 in Warmest
March 81°F (27°C) 12.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 10.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in
August 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in Coldest, Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
December 81°F (27°C) 12.9 in Wettest

Hihifo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in August to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 109.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.9") and August the driest (5.0").

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Schools in Hihifo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Niuatoputapu High School
GPS Falehau
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Clinics in Hihifo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Falehau Clinic

Gas Stations in Hihifo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TO #303565641

Airports Near Hihifo

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kuini Lavenia AirportNTTSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Tongatapu

🇹🇴 About Tonga

Capital Nuku'alofa
Population 103,197
Area 748 km²
GDP (USD) $591,139,749
GDP per capita $5,652
HDI 0.769
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Internet users 58.5%
Urban population 21.2%
Currency TOP (Pa'anga)
Languages English, Tongan
Calling code +676
TLD .to
Driving side left

Volcanoes Near Hihifo

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
West Mata Submarine -1,174 m 2009
Tafu-Maka Submarine -1,400 m 2008

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hihifo

What is the population of Hihifo?

Hihifo has a population of 301 residents and is located in Tonga..

What is the weather like in Hihifo?

Hihifo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.5 inches.

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