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Lalomanu, Samoa

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704 Population 15/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Lalomanu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area47.8 sq mi (123.8 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-14.0445°N, 171.4393°W
TimezonePacific/Apia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.3"
203% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 17.01"
Driest Month (Jul) 6.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 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 M5.6 144 km
Sep 29, 2009 124 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.2 148 km
Sep 29, 2009 130 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.1 143 km
Oct 28, 1994 110 km S of Matavai, Samoa M5.1 113 km
Jul 26, 1999 138 km S of Matavai, Samoa M5.1 140 km
Aug 25, 2009 134 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.1 147 km
Apr 23, 2009 113 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.0 134 km
Oct 18, 2009 134 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 141 km
Oct 3, 1995 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa M4.9 25 km
May 2, 2024 127 km S of Lotofagā, Samoa M4.9 136 km
Apr 27, 2024 105 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 111 km
Sep 17, 2024 93 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 98 km
Oct 4, 2009 131 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.8 146 km
May 10, 2014 111 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 118 km
Jul 22, 2016 72 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 73 km
Sep 29, 2009 128 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.8 139 km
May 5, 2005 143 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.7 146 km
Mar 30, 2014 105 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.7 125 km
Jan 30, 2024 96 km S of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 133 km
May 9, 2024 8 km SE of Samamea, Samoa M4.7 8 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
2016 Amos Category 2 140 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 141 km
1992 Val Category 4 18 km
1987 Tusi Category 3 181 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 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Upolu (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 33 km
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 84 km
Savai'i Shield 1,858 m (6,096 ft) 1911 127 km
Ofu-Olosega Shield(s) 639 m (2,096 ft) 1866 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 17.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 14.0 in
April 78°F (26°C) 11.3 in
May 78°F (25°C) 10.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 7.0 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
October 77°F (25°C) 13.9 in
November 78°F (25°C) 11.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 16.1 in

Lalomanu has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 135.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (17.0") and July the driest (6.2").

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