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Kirakira, Solomon Islands

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2,107 Population 142/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Kirakira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 94 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 137.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days94 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area14.8 sq mi (38.3 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates-10.4544°N, 161.9205°W
TimezonePacific/Guadalcanal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 137.0"
260% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 14.21"
Driest Month (Oct) 9.33"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,542 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Apr 12, 2014 93 km SSE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M7.6 94 km
Apr 13, 2014 112 km S of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M7.4 113 km
Jan 20, 2003 126 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M7.3 126 km
Aug 2, 1996 62 km WSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.9 63 km
Apr 11, 2010 99 km WSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.9 100 km
Apr 23, 2011 79 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.8 79 km
Aug 17, 1990 78 km S of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.7 79 km
Jun 26, 2010 55 km WSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.7 55 km
Apr 13, 2014 75 km S of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.6 76 km
Jan 19, 2017 65 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.5 65 km
Jul 10, 1990 88 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.4 88 km
Feb 14, 2012 89 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.4 90 km
Mar 7, 2011 126 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.3 127 km
Jan 27, 2020 102 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.3 102 km
Sep 24, 2002 89 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.3 90 km
Jan 10, 2017 104 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.3 105 km
Sep 24, 2002 80 km WSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.3 81 km
May 9, 2001 76 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.3 77 km
Jun 3, 2008 71 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.2 71 km
Sep 24, 2002 79 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.1 79 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
2010 Ului Category 5 251 km
1997 Fergus Category 1 170 km
1993 Nina Category 1 118 km
1986 Namu Category 1 126 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND Earthquake 9.0 m 50 112 km
2003 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 2.0 m — 126 km
2016 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 1 70 km
1966 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m — 114 km
2014 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m — 113 km
1988 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 1 114 km
2016 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m — 92 km
2014 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m — 94 km
1977 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 0.0 m 18 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 14.1 in Warmest
February 79°F (26°C) 14.2 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 13.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 10.4 in
June 78°F (25°C) 9.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 11.0 in
August 77°F (25°C) 12.3 in Coldest
September 78°F (25°C) 11.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 9.3 in Driest
November 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in

Kirakira has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in August to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 137.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (14.2") and October the driest (9.3").

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