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Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna

Uvea · Wallis and Futuna

Mata-Utu is a small town in Uvea, Wallis and Futuna with a population of 1,200. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,200 Population
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
118.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Wallis Timezone

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People

Population1,200

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain118.4 in/yr
Sunny Days130/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population1,200
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates-13.2816°, -176.1745°
TimezonePacific/Wallis
Country🇼🇫 Wallis and Futuna
State / ProvinceUvea
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation118.4 inches (3,008 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mata-Utu

Mata-Utu is a small town in Wallis and Futuna (Uvea) with a population of 1,200. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 118.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Wallis.

Climate in Mata-Utu

Mata-Utu has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (28°C), the coldest is Jul (27°C). Average annual precipitation is 3292 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.8°C / 82°F 25° / 30.6° 400.2
Feb 27.9°C / 82°F 25° / 30.8° 332.0
Mar 27.9°C / 82°F 25° / 30.8° 312.8
Apr 28°C / 82°F 25.1° / 30.8° 287.9
May 27.6°C / 82°F 24.9° / 30.4° 222.8
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 25° / 29.9° 178.5
Jul 27°C / 81°F 24.6° / 29.5° 211.0
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 24.6° / 29.6° 168.2
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 24.7° / 29.9° 219.9
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 24.7° / 30.2° 305.3
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 24.8° / 30.5° 306.0
Dec 27.8°C / 82°F 25° / 30.7° 347.2
Mata-Utu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 118.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Wallis and Futuna avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days130 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates-13.2816°N, 176.1745°W
TimezonePacific/Wallis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.4"
212% above Wallis and Futuna avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 14.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 5.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 4, 2021.

Nov 19, 1997 138 km SSE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna M5.7 139 km
Sep 7, 2010 123 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna M5.5 124 km
Jul 2, 2009 145 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna M5.4 146 km
Apr 9, 1991 146 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna M5.2 147 km
Jan 28, 2019 134 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna M5.1 135 km
Oct 27, 2009 139 km SSW of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna M5.0 140 km
Feb 23, 2021 117 km E of Alo, Wallis and Futuna M4.9 148 km
Jan 22, 2008 146 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna M4.8 147 km
Mar 4, 2021 146 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna M4.7 147 km
Nov 29, 2013 137 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna M4.7 138 km
Jun 30, 1993 116 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna M4.7 118 km
Jan 31, 2014 137 km ENE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna M4.5 137 km
Jun 23, 1993 136 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna M4.4 138 km
Mar 4, 1999 98 km SSE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna M4.4 99 km
Jul 25, 2014 14 km N of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna M4.4 14 km
Aug 8, 2004 111 km SSE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna M4.3 112 km
Feb 25, 1999 142 km SSE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna M4.2 143 km
May 15, 1995 96 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna M4.2 97 km
Oct 4, 1995 133 km ESE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna M4.2 134 km
Sep 29, 2011 49 km E of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna M4.2 50 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 2 100 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 277 km
2005 Olaf Category 4 253 km
2002 Waka Category 2 19 km
1998 Ron Category 5 53 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wallis Islands (2 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wallis Islands Shield(s) 143 m (469 ft) Unknown 2 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 14.8 in Wettest
February 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in Warmest
March 81°F (27°C) 14.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 10.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in Coldest
September 80°F (26°C) 7.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 10.3 in
December 81°F (27°C) 13.7 in

Mata-Utu has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in August to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 118.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.8") and July the driest (5.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Mata-Utu

Institution Type Founded Website
Académie des langues Wallisienne et Futunienne College
Lycée Agricole (LPA) College

Schools in Mata-Utu

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mata-Utu School
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Radio Stations near Mata-Utu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Mata-Utu

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gîte Oceania
Hôtel Lomipeau
Hotel Ulukula

Restaurants in Mata-Utu

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Teone
Maloccino
Snack le Bienvenu dit Chez Sene

Monuments in Mata-Utu

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ancre

Castles in Mata-Utu

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palais royal d'Uvéa

Gas Stations in Mata-Utu

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BTP SUD AKA'AKA
STATION SIOKIVAKA

Banks in Mata-Utu

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BE BUNK

Airports Near Mata-Utu

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hihifo AirportWLSLarge Airport

Post Offices in Mata-Utu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Service des Postes et des Télécommunications

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mata-Utu

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Wallis

🇼🇫 About Wallis and Futuna

Capital Mata Utu
Population 16,025
Area 274 km²
HDI 0.770
Currency XPF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +681
TLD .wf
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mata-Utu

What is the population of Mata-Utu?

Mata-Utu has a population of 1,200 residents and is located in Wallis and Futuna..

What is the weather like in Mata-Utu?

Mata-Utu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 118.4 inches.

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