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Puke, Tonga

Tongatapu · Tonga

Puke is a small town in Tongatapu, Tonga with a population of 943. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

943 Population 214/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
57.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tongatapu Timezone

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About Puke

Puke

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People

Population943
Density214/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain57.5 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population943
Population Density214 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-21.1318°, -175.2387°
TimezonePacific/Tongatapu
Country🇹🇴 Tonga
State / ProvinceTongatapu
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation57.5 inches (1,459 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puke

Puke is a small town in Tonga (Tongatapu) with a population of 943. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tongatapu.

Puke has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above Tonga avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density214/sq mi
Coordinates-21.1318°N, 175.2387°W
TimezonePacific/Tongatapu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above Tonga avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,540 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2025.

Jun 9, 1991 144 km NW of Nuku‘alofa, Tonga M7.0 141 km
Aug 25, 2024 75 km W of Pangai, Tonga M6.9 148 km
Jun 23, 1990 139 km WSW of Haveluloto, Tonga M6.9 138 km
Nov 24, 2009 104 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga M6.8 134 km
Apr 13, 1999 132 km WSW of Haveluloto, Tonga M6.8 131 km
Dec 27, 1998 131 km WSW of Haveluloto, Tonga M6.8 130 km
Dec 21, 1990 74 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga M6.8 134 km
Jul 27, 2003 142 km W of Haveluloto, Tonga M6.6 140 km
Jul 28, 1995 19 km W of Haveluloto, Tonga M6.4 17 km
Oct 6, 1995 146 km NNW of Nuku‘alofa, Tonga M6.4 144 km
Nov 15, 1998 142 km WSW of Haveluloto, Tonga M6.3 141 km
May 23, 2013 85 km NW of Nuku‘alofa, Tonga M6.3 82 km
Feb 3, 1999 54 km S of Pangai, Tonga M6.3 129 km
Mar 3, 1991 60 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga M6.2 84 km
Nov 14, 1996 146 km W of Haveluloto, Tonga M6.2 144 km
Feb 13, 2010 65 km SSE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga M6.1 99 km
Apr 24, 2004 64 km SSE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga M6.1 96 km
Sep 10, 1997 58 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga M6.1 92 km
Feb 12, 2011 56 km WNW of Haveluloto, Tonga M6.1 53 km
Mar 19, 2005 65 km S of Pangai, Tonga M6.1 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Pola Category 3 267 km
2014 Ian Category 4 160 km
2006 Vaianu Category 1 173 km
2002 Waka Category 3 264 km
2000 Mona Category 1 79 km
1999 Cora Category 2 48 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 22.0 m (72 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 TONGA ISLANDS Astronomical 22.0 m 6 68 km
2022 TONGA ISLANDS Astronomical 0.4 m 68 km
2022 TONGA ISLANDS Astronomical 0.2 m 68 km
1948 TONGA TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tofua (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tofua Caldera 515 m (1,690 ft) 2014 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in Warmest
February 80°F (26°C) 8.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in Coldest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
October 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
November 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in

Puke has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Puke

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
GPS 'Atata
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Museums in Puke

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Tongan National Centre
Tuku'aho Museum

Libraries in Puke

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kolovai Community Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Puke

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
'Ika Maketi
Fea
Maketi Siamelie
Maketi Talamahu
Maketi Talamahu
Prison Market
Roadside Market

Hotels in Puke

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Royal Sunset Resort

Restaurants in Puke

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Royal Sunset

Stadiums & Teams in Puke

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Puke

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fua'amotu International AirportTBULarge Airport
Kaufana AirportEUASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puke

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Walk By Faith Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Tongatapu

🇹🇴 About Tonga

Capital Nuku'alofa
Population 103,197
Area 748 km²
GDP (USD) $591,139,749
GDP per capita $5,652
HDI 0.769
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Internet users 58.5%
Urban population 21.2%
Currency TOP (Pa'anga)
Languages English, Tongan
Calling code +676
TLD .to
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Puke

What is the population of Puke?

Puke has a population of 943 residents and is located in Tonga. The population density is 214 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puke?

Puke has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches.

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