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Ofu, American Samoa

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254 Population 454/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
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. The area gets 112 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 134.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days112 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density454/sq mi
Coordinates-14.1712°N, 169.6785°W
TimezonePacific/Pago_Pago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 134.1"
253% above US 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. Most recent: M0.0 on Jan 5, 2024.

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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