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Matautu, Samoa

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854 Population 18/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Matautu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area47.8 sq mi (123.8 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-14.0383°N, 171.6776°W
TimezonePacific/Apia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.3"
203% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 17.17"
Driest Month (Jun) 6.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 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 M5.6 133 km
Jun 26, 2009 140 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.2 140 km
Sep 29, 2009 124 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.2 131 km
Jul 26, 1999 138 km S of Matavai, Samoa M5.1 138 km
Aug 25, 2009 134 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.1 135 km
Oct 28, 1994 110 km S of Matavai, Samoa M5.1 110 km
Sep 29, 2009 130 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.1 131 km
Apr 23, 2009 113 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.0 118 km
Jan 5, 1999 140 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.9 140 km
Oct 3, 1995 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa M4.9 45 km
Sep 17, 2024 93 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 93 km
Oct 18, 2009 134 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 133 km
Jul 5, 2006 149 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 149 km
Sep 29, 2009 148 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 148 km
Apr 27, 2024 105 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 105 km
May 2, 2024 127 km S of Lotofagā, Samoa M4.9 126 km
May 10, 2014 111 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 111 km
Jan 10, 1990 41 km NNW of Safotu, Samoa M4.8 142 km
Oct 4, 2009 131 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.8 133 km
Sep 29, 2009 128 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.8 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Amos Category 2 122 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 147 km
1992 Val Category 4 20 km
1987 Tusi Category 3 206 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 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Upolu (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 12 km
Savai'i Shield 1,858 m (6,096 ft) 1911 103 km
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 109 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 17.2 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 13.7 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in
April 80°F (26°C) 9.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in
June 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
August 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in Coldest
September 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 13.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in
December 80°F (26°C) 14.5 in

Matautu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 129.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (17.2") and June the driest (6.7").

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