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Lotofagā, Samoa

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1,126 Population 24/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Lotofagā has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 343 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area47.8 sq mi (123.8 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates-13.9764°N, 171.8578°W
TimezonePacific/Apia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.0"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 17.64"
Driest Month (Jun) 6.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 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 M5.6 134 km
May 3, 1993 97 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.4 134 km
Sep 29, 2009 124 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.2 125 km
Jun 26, 2009 140 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.2 141 km
Sep 29, 2009 130 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.1 131 km
Aug 25, 2009 134 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.1 135 km
Oct 28, 1994 110 km S of Matavai, Samoa M5.1 118 km
Jul 26, 1999 138 km S of Matavai, Samoa M5.1 147 km
Apr 23, 2009 113 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.0 114 km
Sep 15, 2015 139 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.0 149 km
May 2, 2024 127 km S of Lotofagā, Samoa M4.9 128 km
Oct 18, 2009 134 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 137 km
Oct 3, 1995 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa M4.9 62 km
Jan 5, 1999 140 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.9 141 km
Apr 27, 2024 105 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 111 km
Sep 17, 2024 93 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 100 km
May 10, 2014 111 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 116 km
Jul 12, 2022 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.8 146 km
Sep 29, 2009 128 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.8 129 km
Jan 10, 1990 41 km NNW of Safotu, Samoa M4.8 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Amos Category 2 104 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 149 km
1998 Ron Category 4 291 km
1992 Val Category 4 26 km
1987 Tusi Category 2 224 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 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Upolu (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 16 km
Savai'i Shield 1,858 m (6,096 ft) 1911 83 km
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 17.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 15.0 in
March 78°F (26°C) 13.9 in
April 78°F (25°C) 11.5 in
May 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in
June 76°F (25°C) 6.5 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
August 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in Coldest
September 76°F (24°C) 7.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 13.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 11.8 in
December 78°F (25°C) 15.8 in

Lotofagā has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 136.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (17.6") and June the driest (6.5").

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