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Mulifanua, Samoa

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4,508 Population 128/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Mulifanua 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

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area35.3 sq mi (91.5 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates-13.8318°N, 172.0360°W
TimezonePacific/Apia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.0"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 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 M5.6 147 km
May 3, 1993 97 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.4 124 km
Sep 29, 2009 124 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.2 132 km
Oct 28, 1994 110 km S of Matavai, Samoa M5.1 137 km
Sep 29, 2009 130 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.1 143 km
Aug 25, 2009 134 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.1 146 km
Apr 23, 2009 113 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.0 123 km
Sep 17, 2024 93 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 120 km
May 2, 2024 127 km S of Lotofagā, Samoa M4.9 142 km
Apr 27, 2024 105 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 129 km
Oct 3, 1995 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa M4.9 80 km
Jun 30, 1996 137 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.8 148 km
Sep 29, 2009 Samoa Islands region M4.8 142 km
Sep 29, 2009 128 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.8 143 km
Jan 10, 1990 41 km NNW of Safotu, Samoa M4.8 99 km
Jul 12, 2022 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.8 149 km
May 10, 2014 111 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 133 km
Jan 11, 2009 103 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.8 124 km
Jul 22, 2016 72 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 106 km
Oct 4, 2009 131 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.8 144 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 81 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 146 km
1998 Ron Category 4 272 km
1992 Val Category 4 41 km
1987 Tusi Category 2 241 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 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Upolu (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 36 km
Savai'i Shield 1,858 m (6,096 ft) 1911 58 km
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 13.9 in
February 81°F (27°C) 13.6 in Warmest
March 81°F (27°C) 13.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
August 78°F (26°C) 5.5 in Coldest, Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 7.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 16.5 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 11.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 16.3 in

Mulifanua has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in August to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 125.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.5") and August the driest (5.5").

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