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Labasa, Fiji

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27,949 Population 28/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Labasa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 159 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days159 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area999.0 sq mi (2,587.5 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates-16.4332°N, 179.3645°W
TimezonePacific/Fiji

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.7"
162% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 14.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 13, 2025.

Nov 9, 2009 77 km ENE of Ba, Fiji M7.3 142 km
Nov 22, 2001 145 km W of Labasa, Fiji M6.3 145 km
Sep 14, 2000 89 km NNE of Labasa, Fiji M6.2 90 km
Nov 22, 2001 141 km W of Labasa, Fiji M6.2 141 km
Jun 18, 1996 139 km WNW of Labasa, Fiji M6.0 139 km
Aug 8, 2012 146 km WNW of Labasa, Fiji M5.9 147 km
Sep 5, 2001 146 km NNE of Ba, Fiji M5.9 147 km
Sep 3, 2001 129 km W of Labasa, Fiji M5.8 130 km
Feb 11, 2009 113 km WNW of Labasa, Fiji M5.7 113 km
Feb 15, 2020 104 km NE of Labasa, Fiji M5.7 104 km
Oct 28, 2002 58 km N of Labasa, Fiji M5.5 59 km
Dec 27, 1996 Fiji M5.5 136 km
Jun 28, 2023 93 km W of Labasa, Fiji M5.5 94 km
Dec 24, 1992 120 km W of Labasa, Fiji M5.4 120 km
Sep 10, 1993 94 km NE of Labasa, Fiji M5.4 95 km
Jan 24, 2008 106 km NNE of Labasa, Fiji M5.3 107 km
Apr 6, 2003 Fiji M5.3 134 km
Sep 28, 1990 106 km NNE of Ba, Fiji M5.3 132 km
Sep 4, 2001 122 km W of Labasa, Fiji M5.2 123 km
Oct 6, 1997 125 km W of Labasa, Fiji M5.2 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Yasa Category 4 41 km
2021 Ana Category 1 212 km
2020 Tino Category 1 218 km
2016 Winston Category 5 97 km
2013 Evan Category 4 83 km
2010 Mick Category 1 221 km
2008 Daman Category 3 99 km
2003 Ami Category 3 59 km
1997 Gavin Category 4 120 km
1997 June Category 1 259 km
1993 Joni Category 3 284 km
1993 Kina Category 2 129 km
1992 Fran Category 2 232 km
1991 Sina Category 4 258 km
1987 Raja Category 2 79 km
1986 Martin Category 1 21 km
1985 Nigel Category 3 139 km
1985 Eric Category 3 217 km
1983 Oscar Category 3 296 km
1983 Sarah Category 2 131 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 13.3 in
February 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in Warmest
March 81°F (27°C) 14.3 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
December 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in

Labasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 99.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.3") and July the driest (3.0").

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