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Safotulafai, Samoa

Fa'asaleleaga · Samoa

Safotulafai is a small town in Fa'asaleleaga, Samoa with a population of 0. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

33 ft Elevation 10 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
103.3 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Apia Timezone

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About Safotulafai

Safotulafai

Safotulafai is a traditional village at the east end of Savai'i island with historical and political significance in Samoa's history. It is the traditional center of the island of Savaii, now became the center of Fa'asaleleaga political district.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain103.3 in/yr
Sunny Days350/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-13.6715°, -172.1777°
TimezonePacific/Apia
Country🇼🇸 Samoa
State / ProvinceFa'asaleleaga
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation103.3 inches (2,624 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Safotulafai

Safotulafai is a small town in Samoa (Fa'asaleleaga) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Apia.

Safotulafai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 103.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Samoa avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area35.3 sq mi (91.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6715°N, 172.1777°W
TimezonePacific/Apia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.3"
172% above Samoa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 20.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 6.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 27, 2024.

May 3, 1993 97 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.4 122 km
Sep 29, 2009 124 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.2 145 km
Apr 23, 2009 113 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.0 138 km
Apr 27, 2024 105 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 150 km
Sep 17, 2024 93 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 141 km
Oct 3, 1995 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa M4.9 97 km
Jan 10, 1990 41 km NNW of Safotu, Samoa M4.8 76 km
Jul 22, 2016 72 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 129 km
Jan 11, 2009 103 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.8 126 km
May 9, 2024 8 km SE of Samamea, Samoa M4.7 84 km
Mar 30, 2014 105 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.7 133 km
Nov 20, 2009 127 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 150 km
May 11, 2011 84 km WSW of Asau, Samoa M4.7 126 km
Jul 24, 1996 115 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 138 km
Jan 30, 2024 96 km S of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 113 km
Apr 26, 2024 97 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.6 147 km
Jun 27, 1998 121 km SW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.6 138 km
Sep 27, 2024 39 km NNE of Lufilufi, Samoa M4.6 84 km
Jul 24, 2008 110 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.6 133 km
Nov 14, 1997 129 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.5 147 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 58 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 144 km
1998 Ron Category 4 253 km
1992 Val Category 4 36 km
1987 Tusi Category 2 252 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 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Savai'i (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Savai'i Shield 1,858 m (6,096 ft) 1911 38 km
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 58 km
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 20.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 14.8 in
March 78°F (26°C) 14.0 in
April 78°F (26°C) 10.5 in
May 77°F (25°C) 9.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in
September 76°F (25°C) 7.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 12.7 in
November 77°F (25°C) 11.5 in
December 78°F (26°C) 16.7 in

Safotulafai has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 136.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (20.3") and July the driest (6.1").

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Schools in Safotulafai

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Safotulafai Primary School
Tuasivi College
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Libraries in Safotulafai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Savaiʻi Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Safotulafai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Salelologa Fou Market
Satui Fleamarket

Hotels in Safotulafai

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amoa Resort

Restaurants in Safotulafai

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parenzos

Airports Near Safotulafai

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faleolo International AirportAPWLarge Airport
Asau AirportAAUSmall Airport
Fagali'i AirportFGISmall Airport
Maota AirportMXSSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Safotulafai

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fatausi Congregational Christian Church
Fogapoa Assembly of God
Fogapoa Church
Fogapoa Congregational Christian Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Apia

🇼🇸 About Samoa

Capital Apia
Population 196,130
Area 2,944 km²
GDP (USD) $1,044,909,500
GDP per capita $4,823
HDI 0.708
Life expectancy 71.7 years
Internet users 58.1%
Urban population 17.5%
Currency WST (Tala)
Languages English, Samoan
Calling code +685
TLD .ws
Driving side left

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What is the weather like in Safotulafai?

Safotulafai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.3 inches.

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