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Otepa, French Polynesia

Îles Tuamotu-Gambier · French Polynesia

Otepa is a small town in Îles Tuamotu-Gambier, French Polynesia with a population of 1,009. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,009 Population
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
57.2 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tahiti Timezone

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People

Population1,009

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain57.2 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population1,009
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates-18.1062°, -140.9059°
TimezonePacific/Tahiti
Country🇵🇫 French Polynesia
State / ProvinceÎles Tuamotu-Gambier
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation57.2 inches (1,452 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Otepa

Otepa is a small town in French Polynesia (Îles Tuamotu-Gambier) with a population of 1,009. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tahiti.

Climate in Otepa

Otepa has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.1°C), the coldest is Aug (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1352 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.4°C / 81°F 25.3° / 29.6° 154.0
Feb 27.6°C / 82°F 25.4° / 29.8° 152.1
Mar 28.1°C / 83°F 26° / 30.2° 103.2
Apr 27.6°C / 82°F 25.6° / 29.7° 125.9
May 27°C / 81°F 25° / 28.9° 116.0
Jun 26°C / 79°F 24.2° / 27.9° 91.2
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 23.5° / 27.2° 72.6
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 23.3° / 27.2° 56.2
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 23.4° / 27.5° 79.2
Oct 25.9°C / 79°F 23.8° / 28° 114.1
Nov 26.7°C / 80°F 24.6° / 28.8° 115.3
Dec 27.2°C / 81°F 25.1° / 29.2° 172.1
Otepa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above French Polynesia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates-18.1062°N, 140.9059°W
TimezonePacific/Tahiti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
50% above French Polynesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.44"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.72"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1992 Cliff Category 1 293 km
1983 William Category 1 116 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
February 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
March 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
April 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in
August 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
November 78°F (26°C) 7.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in Wettest

Otepa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.4") and August the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Otepa

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CETAD
École Maternelle
Maison Familiale Rurale
École élémentaire
Collège de Hao
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Radio Stations near Otepa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Restaurants in Otepa

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cantine Scolaire

Dentists in Otepa

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet debraire

Airports Near Otepa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hao AirportHOIMedium Airport

Post Offices in Otepa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
OPT

Churches & Religious Organizations in Otepa

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Jésus-Christ des Saints des Derniers Jours
Église Jésus-Christ des Saints des Derniers Jours
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Sanito
Temple Protestant

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Tahiti

🇵🇫 About French Polynesia

Capital Papeete
Population 277,679
Area 4,167 km²
GDP (USD) $6,137,447,783
GDP per capita $21,832
HDI 0.830
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Urban population 61.7%
Currency XPF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +689
TLD .pf
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Otepa

What is the population of Otepa?

Otepa has a population of 1,009 residents and is located in French Polynesia..

What is the weather like in Otepa?

Otepa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches.

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