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Levuka, Fiji

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8,360 Population 2/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Levuka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 139 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 110.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average75.7°F
40% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days139 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area4,320.0 sq mi (11,188.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-18.0667°N, 179.3167°W
TimezonePacific/Fiji

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.8"
191% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 14.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 5.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Jan 10, 2025.

Nov 9, 2009 77 km ENE of Ba, Fiji M7.3 139 km
Apr 24, 1993 60 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji M6.3 60 km
Jan 2, 2002 36 km ENE of Suva, Fiji M6.2 61 km
Jul 31, 2024 80 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji M5.7 81 km
Jan 28, 2007 68 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji M5.6 69 km
Jan 5, 2002 51 km WNW of Levuka, Fiji M5.5 52 km
Oct 26, 1992 49 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji M5.4 49 km
Apr 6, 2003 Fiji M5.3 56 km
Mar 22, 2002 51 km S of Suva, Fiji M5.3 106 km
Jul 29, 2010 32 km NE of Levuka, Fiji M5.2 33 km
Nov 26, 1992 27 km SSE of Suva, Fiji M5.2 86 km
Oct 13, 2013 102 km SSE of Suva, Fiji M5.1 108 km
Jun 17, 1994 99 km NE of Levuka, Fiji M4.9 100 km
Nov 9, 2009 90 km N of Suva, Fiji M4.9 114 km
Sep 25, 1997 76 km NNE of Levuka, Fiji M4.8 76 km
Jan 2, 2002 44 km NE of Suva, Fiji M4.8 60 km
Jun 29, 2005 41 km NNW of Suva, Fiji M4.8 110 km
Dec 6, 2000 89 km SW of Labasa, Fiji M4.7 118 km
Jun 29, 2005 43 km NW of Suva, Fiji M4.7 125 km
Mar 4, 2008 132 km SSE of Suva, Fiji M4.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Mal Category 1 283 km
2021 Yasa Category 4 130 km
2021 Ana Category 1 94 km
2020 Harold Category 4 144 km
2020 Tino Category 1 275 km
2020 Sarai Category 1 232 km
2018 Keni Category 2 165 km
2016 Winston Category 5 85 km
2013 Evan Category 4 206 km
2010 Mick Category 1 119 km
2008 Daman Category 3 277 km
2003 Ami Category 3 104 km
1997 Gavin Category 4 223 km
1993 Joni Category 3 172 km
1993 Kina Category 2 41 km
1991 Sina Category 4 83 km
1987 Raja Category 2 137 km
1986 Martin Category 1 173 km
1985 Hina Category 4 244 km
1985 Nigel Category 3 68 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 8 121 km
1975 FIJI ISLANDS Eruption + Earthquake 0.3 m 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nabukelevu (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nabukelevu Lava dome(s) 805 m (2,641 ft) 1660 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 12.3 in
February 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 14.2 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 13.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 9.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in Coldest
September 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in
October 74°F (24°C) 8.1 in
November 76°F (25°C) 9.5 in
December 78°F (25°C) 9.5 in

Levuka has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 110.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.2") and July the driest (5.4").

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