Sapapali’i, Samoa

Full City Profile

877 Population 1,032/sq mi density

33 ft Elevation 10 meters

78°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Sapapali’i has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 117 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 132.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	77.9°F
	44% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	117 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	33 ft (10 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density	1,032/sq mi
Coordinates	-13.6873°N, 172.1918°W
Timezone	Pacific/Apia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.1"

248% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 18.66"

Driest Month (Jul) 6.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 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	120 km
Sep 29, 2009	124 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa	M5.2	143 km
Apr 23, 2009	113 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa	M5.0	136 km
Apr 27, 2024	105 km S of Matavai, Samoa	M4.9	148 km
Oct 3, 1995	26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa	M4.9	98 km
Sep 17, 2024	93 km S of Matavai, Samoa	M4.9	140 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	128 km
Jan 11, 2009	103 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa	M4.8	124 km
May 11, 2011	84 km WSW of Asau, Samoa	M4.7	124 km
Mar 30, 2014	105 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa	M4.7	131 km
Jan 30, 2024	96 km S of Gataivai, Samoa	M4.7	111 km
Nov 20, 2009	127 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa	M4.7	147 km
May 9, 2024	8 km SE of Samamea, Samoa	M4.7	84 km
Jul 24, 1996	115 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa	M4.7	135 km
Apr 26, 2024	97 km S of Matavai, Samoa	M4.6	146 km
Dec 11, 1990	130 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa	M4.6	149 km
Jun 27, 1998	121 km SW of Lotofag?, Samoa	M4.6	136 km
Jul 24, 2008	110 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa	M4.6	131 km
Sep 27, 2024	39 km NNE of Lufilufi, Samoa	M4.6	86 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	59 km
2005	Olaf	Category 5	146 km
1998	Ron	Category 4	255 km
1992	Val	Category 4	35 km
1987	Tusi	Category 2	254 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	—	37 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Savai'i (37 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Savai'i	Shield	1,858 m (6,096 ft)	1911	37 km
Upolu	Shield	1,100 m (3,609 ft)	Unknown	58 km
Tutuila	Tuff cone(s)	653 m (2,142 ft)	440	175 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	18.7 in	Wettest
February	79°F (26°C)	14.1 in	Warmest
March	79°F (26°C)	13.1 in
April	79°F (26°C)	10.6 in
May	78°F (25°C)	9.1 in
June	77°F (25°C)	6.7 in
July	76°F (25°C)	6.0 in	Coldest, Driest
August	76°F (25°C)	6.9 in
September	77°F (25°C)	7.4 in
October	78°F (25°C)	12.4 in
November	78°F (26°C)	10.9 in
December	79°F (26°C)	16.5 in

Sapapali’i has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 132.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (18.7") and July the driest (6.0").

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