Ofu, American Samoa

Manu'a · American Samoa

Ofu is a small town in Manu'a, American Samoa with a population of 254. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

254 Population 454/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
134.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Pago Pago Timezone

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People

Population254
Density454/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain134.1 in/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population254
Population Density454 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-14.1712°, -169.6785°
TimezonePacific/Pago_Pago
Country🇦🇸 American Samoa
State / ProvinceManu'a
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation134.1 inches (3,405 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ofu

Ofu is a small town in American Samoa (Manu'a) with a population of 254. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 134.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Pago_Pago.

Ofu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 134.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above American Samoa avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density454/sq mi
Coordinates14.1712°S, 169.6785°W
TimezonePacific/Pago_Pago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 134.1"
253% above American Samoa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 16.85"
Driest Month (Jul) 6.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

339 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2.

Jan 10, 1995 39 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M5.2 48 km
Jan 25, 1995 16 km ESE of Ta`?, American Samoa M5.0 36 km
May 28, 2006 121 km S of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.9 133 km
Jan 13, 1995 48 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.8 50 km
Jan 10, 1995 43 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.8 49 km
Jan 12, 1995 36 km NE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.8 50 km
Jan 20, 1995 13 km W of Ofu, American Samoa M4.7 14 km
Jan 12, 1995 46 km ENE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.7 60 km
Jan 12, 1995 29 km NE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.7 43 km
Jan 12, 1995 104 km N of Ofu, American Samoa M4.7 104 km
Jan 10, 1995 44 km N of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.6 45 km
Jan 29, 1995 60 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.6 61 km
Sep 5, 2022 21 km NNE of Ta M4.5 27 km
Jan 12, 1995 53 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.5 55 km
Jan 11, 1995 69 km NNE of Ofu, American Samoa M4.5 70 km
Jan 13, 1995 66 km N of Ofu, American Samoa M4.4 66 km
Jan 9, 1995 41 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.4 45 km
Jan 22, 1995 64 km NNE of Ofu, American Samoa M4.3 64 km
Jan 16, 1995 49 km N of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.3 50 km
Jan 11, 1995 41 km NE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.3 54 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
2005 Olaf Category 5 43 km
1997 Evan Category 1 300 km
1992 Val Category 3 50 km
1987 Tusi Category 3 27 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ofu-Olosega (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ofu-Olosega Shield(s) 639 m (2,096 ft) 1866 7 km
Ta'u Shield 931 m (3,054 ft) Unknown 25 km
Vailulu'u Submarine -592 m (-1,942 ft) 2003 67 km
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 111 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 16.9 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 14.7 in
March 81°F (27°C) 12.9 in Warmest
April 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
May 80°F (26°C) 9.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 8.9 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 7.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 14.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 12.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 14.7 in

Ofu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 134.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.9") and July the driest (6.5").

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Schools in Ofu

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Olosega Elementary School - - - -
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Airports Near Ofu

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fitiuta AirportFTISmall Airport
Ofu AirportOFUSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Pago_Pago

🇦🇸 About American Samoa

Capital Pago Pago
Population 55,465
Area 199 km²
GDP (USD) $871,000,000
GDP per capita $18,017
HDI 0.830
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Urban population 81.4%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages English, Samoan
Calling code +1684
TLD .as
Driving side right

Volcanoes Near Ofu

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Ofu-Olosega Shield(s) 639 m 1866

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ofu

What is the population of Ofu?

Ofu has a population of 254 residents and is located in American Samoa. The population density is 454 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ofu?

Ofu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 134.1 inches.

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