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Saipipi, Samoa

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705 Population 829/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Saipipi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 114 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 139.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days114 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density829/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6292°N, 172.1979°W
TimezonePacific/Apia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 139.8"
268% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 21.34"
Driest Month (Jul) 6.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 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 M5.4 124 km
Sep 29, 2009 124 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.2 149 km
Apr 23, 2009 113 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.0 142 km
Sep 17, 2024 93 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 147 km
Oct 3, 1995 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa M4.9 101 km
Jan 10, 1990 41 km NNW of Safotu, Samoa M4.8 71 km
Jan 11, 2009 103 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.8 129 km
Jul 22, 2016 72 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 134 km
Nov 4, 1990 100 km WNW of Asau, Samoa M4.7 149 km
May 9, 2024 8 km SE of Samamea, Samoa M4.7 88 km
Jan 30, 2024 96 km S of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 117 km
Jul 24, 1996 115 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 140 km
May 11, 2011 84 km WSW of Asau, Samoa M4.7 125 km
Mar 30, 2014 105 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.7 137 km
Jul 24, 2008 110 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.6 136 km
Jun 27, 1998 121 km SW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.6 142 km
Sep 27, 2024 39 km NNE of Lufilufi, Samoa M4.6 86 km
Aug 23, 2024 123 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.5 150 km
Jun 30, 1997 82 km S of Gataivai, Samoa M4.5 102 km
Jul 15, 2013 83 km SW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.4 102 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 53 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 142 km
1998 Ron Category 4 248 km
1992 Val Category 4 33 km
1987 Tusi Category 2 253 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 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Savai'i (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Savai'i Shield 1,858 m (6,096 ft) 1911 35 km
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 62 km
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 21.3 in Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 15.3 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 14.6 in
April 78°F (25°C) 10.4 in
May 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in
June 76°F (25°C) 6.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 6.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in
September 76°F (24°C) 7.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 13.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 11.9 in
December 78°F (25°C) 16.8 in

Saipipi has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 139.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (21.3") and July the driest (6.2").

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