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Sale’aula, Samoa

Satupa'itea · Samoa

Sale’aula is a small town in Satupa'itea, Samoa with a population of 597. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

597 Population 702/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
131.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Apia Timezone

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About Sale’aula

Sale’aula

Sale'aula is a village on the central north coast of Savai'i island in Samoa and is the traditional center of the Gaga'emauga political district. Chief council meetings are held at Vaitu’utu’u malae in the village. The village has a population of 600.

People

Population597
Density702/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain131.8 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population597
Population Density702 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-13.4489°, -172.3352°
TimezonePacific/Apia
Country🇼🇸 Samoa
State / ProvinceSatupa'itea
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation131.8 inches (3,348 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sale’aula

Sale’aula is a small town in Samoa (Satupa'itea) with a population of 597. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 131.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Apia.

Sale’aula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 131.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Samoa avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density702/sq mi
Coordinates-13.4489°N, 172.3352°W
TimezonePacific/Apia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 131.8"
247% above Samoa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 16.81"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.49"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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 M5.4 129 km
Oct 3, 1995 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa M4.9 121 km
Jan 11, 2009 103 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.8 139 km
Jan 10, 1990 41 km NNW of Safotu, Samoa M4.8 46 km
Jul 24, 1996 115 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 150 km
Jan 30, 2024 96 km S of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 133 km
May 9, 2024 8 km SE of Samamea, Samoa M4.7 111 km
May 11, 2011 84 km WSW of Asau, Samoa M4.7 117 km
Nov 4, 1990 100 km WNW of Asau, Samoa M4.7 128 km
Jul 24, 2008 110 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.6 145 km
Sep 27, 2024 39 km NNE of Lufilufi, Samoa M4.6 101 km
Jun 30, 1997 82 km S of Gataivai, Samoa M4.5 119 km
Jul 15, 2013 83 km SW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.4 120 km
Jun 20, 2022 83 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.3 120 km
Oct 2, 2011 112 km SW of Asau, Samoa M4.2 141 km
Mar 8, 2015 93 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.0 146 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 29 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 130 km
1998 Ron Category 4 228 km
1992 Val Category 4 25 km
1987 Tusi Category 2 265 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 27 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Savai'i (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Savai'i Shield 1,858 m (6,096 ft) 1911 27 km
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 86 km
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 16.8 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 12.6 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 13.4 in
April 80°F (26°C) 8.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
June 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.5 in Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 6.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 10.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 14.9 in

Sale’aula has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 117.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.8") and July the driest (4.5").

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Radio Stations near Sale’aula

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Hotels in Sale’aula

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bayview Resort
Le Lagoto resort

Restaurants in Sale’aula

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barefoot Bar & Restaurant
Barefoot Bar & Restaurant
Leilinas's Pizzeria

Gas Stations in Sale’aula

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

WS #6641713088

Airports Near Sale’aula

4 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Sale’aula

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Samoa Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sale’aula

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mormons

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Sale’aula

What is the population of Sale’aula?

Sale’aula has a population of 597 residents and is located in Samoa. The population density is 702 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sale’aula?

Sale’aula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 131.8 inches.

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