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Lautoka, Fiji

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52,500 Population 8,495/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Lautoka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density8,495/sq mi
Coordinates-17.6169°N, 177.4505°W
TimezonePacific/Fiji

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.0"
100% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

180 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 21, 2025.

Nov 9, 2009 77 km ENE of Ba, Fiji M7.3 102 km
Apr 7, 2006 130 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji M6.5 131 km
Jan 2, 2002 36 km ENE of Suva, Fiji M6.2 143 km
Feb 2, 1990 84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji M6.0 104 km
Jun 14, 2000 128 km W of Nadi, Fiji M6.0 135 km
Apr 30, 1995 105 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji M5.9 106 km
Jun 6, 2020 96 km NNW of Ba, Fiji M5.7 100 km
May 1, 2018 113 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji M5.6 114 km
Mar 24, 1991 87 km NNW of Ba, Fiji M5.5 89 km
Jan 22, 2020 112 km NNE of Ba, Fiji M5.5 130 km
Mar 11, 2023 126 km N of Ba, Fiji M5.5 136 km
Mar 28, 2015 84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji M5.5 102 km
Feb 15, 2015 76 km SW of Nadi, Fiji M5.4 95 km
Aug 7, 2015 92 km NNW of Ba, Fiji M5.3 95 km
Jul 25, 2003 112 km NNW of Ba, Fiji M5.3 113 km
Nov 1, 2001 92 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji M5.3 92 km
Sep 28, 1990 106 km NNE of Ba, Fiji M5.3 128 km
Feb 6, 2003 102 km N of Ba, Fiji M5.3 111 km
Jan 15, 1995 116 km NNW of Ba, Fiji M5.3 124 km
Mar 5, 2010 149 km NW of Lautoka, Fiji M5.3 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Mal Category 1 150 km
2021 Yasa Category 5 177 km
2021 Ana Category 1 114 km
2020 Harold Category 4 111 km
2020 Sarai Category 1 187 km
2018 Keni Category 2 130 km
2016 Winston Category 5 39 km
2013 Evan Category 4 27 km
2010 Mick Category 1 36 km
2008 Daman Category 3 235 km
2003 Ami Category 2 279 km
1997 Gavin Category 4 39 km
1997 June Category 1 197 km
1993 Joni Category 3 62 km
1993 Kina Category 2 92 km
1992 Fran Category 3 280 km
1991 Sina Category 4 78 km
1986 Martin Category 1 246 km
1985 Hina Category 4 105 km
1985 Nigel Category 3 49 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1953 FIJI ISLANDS Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 8 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nabukelevu (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nabukelevu Lava dome(s) 805 m (2,641 ft) 1660 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in
February 81°F (27°C) 10.1 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 12.3 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
July 74°F (24°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in

Lautoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 76.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.3") and July the driest (2.6").

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