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Samalaeulu, Samoa

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789 Population 928/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Samalaeulu 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. The area gets 339 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 131.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density928/sq mi
Coordinates-13.5010°N, 172.3002°W
TimezonePacific/Apia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 131.8"
247% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 21.34"
Driest Month (Jul) 6.22"

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 M5.4 127 km
Oct 3, 1995 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa M4.9 116 km
Jan 11, 2009 103 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.8 135 km
Jan 10, 1990 41 km NNW of Safotu, Samoa M4.8 53 km
Jul 24, 1996 115 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 147 km
Jan 30, 2024 96 km S of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 128 km
May 9, 2024 8 km SE of Samamea, Samoa M4.7 104 km
May 11, 2011 84 km WSW of Asau, Samoa M4.7 119 km
Nov 4, 1990 100 km WNW of Asau, Samoa M4.7 133 km
Jul 24, 2008 110 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.6 142 km
Sep 27, 2024 39 km NNE of Lufilufi, Samoa M4.6 97 km
Jun 30, 1997 82 km S of Gataivai, Samoa M4.5 114 km
Jul 15, 2013 83 km SW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.4 114 km
Jun 20, 2022 83 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.3 115 km
Oct 2, 2011 112 km SW of Asau, Samoa M4.2 140 km
Mar 8, 2015 93 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.0 140 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 35 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 134 km
1998 Ron Category 4 234 km
1992 Val Category 4 24 km
1987 Tusi Category 2 262 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 79 km
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 21.3 in Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 15.3 in
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 80°F (26°C) 6.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in Coldest
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

Samalaeulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in August to 80°F in July. 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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