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Matahau, Tonga
Full City Profile
583
Population
132/sq mi density
43 ft
Elevation
13 meters
76°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
Matahau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.1425°N, 175.3129°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tongatapu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 22.0 m (72 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | TONGA ISLANDS | Astronomical | 22.0 m | 6 | 68 km |
| 2022 | TONGA ISLANDS | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 68 km |
| 2022 | TONGA ISLANDS | Astronomical | 0.2 m | — | 68 km |
| 1948 | TONGA TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tofua (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tofua | Caldera | 515 m (1,690 ft) | 2014 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in |
Matahau has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (3.7").