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Sigatoka, Fiji

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17,622 Population 58/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Sigatoka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area303.2 sq mi (785.4 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates-18.1431°N, 177.5069°W
TimezonePacific/Fiji

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.1"
129% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 13.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Nov 9, 2009 77 km ENE of Ba, Fiji M7.3 133 km
Jan 2, 2002 36 km ENE of Suva, Fiji M6.2 132 km
Feb 2, 1990 84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji M6.0 68 km
Jun 14, 2000 128 km W of Nadi, Fiji M6.0 140 km
Jan 14, 2017 154 km SW of Nadi, Fiji M5.9 144 km
Nov 2, 1998 140 km SSW of Suva, Fiji M5.7 127 km
Jan 5, 2002 51 km WNW of Levuka, Fiji M5.5 150 km
Mar 28, 2015 84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji M5.5 77 km
Mar 24, 1991 87 km NNW of Ba, Fiji M5.5 148 km
Feb 15, 2015 76 km SW of Nadi, Fiji M5.4 65 km
Mar 22, 2002 51 km S of Suva, Fiji M5.3 116 km
Nov 1, 2001 92 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji M5.3 149 km
Feb 18, 1991 138 km WSW of Nadi, Fiji M5.2 135 km
Feb 6, 2003 80 km N of Ba, Fiji M5.2 148 km
Apr 13, 2011 121 km W of Nadi, Fiji M5.2 140 km
Nov 26, 1992 27 km SSE of Suva, Fiji M5.2 114 km
Jan 14, 2017 123 km SW of Nadi, Fiji M5.1 114 km
Feb 18, 1991 135 km SW of Nadi, Fiji M5.1 125 km
May 30, 2017 160 km SSW of Nadi, Fiji M5.0 131 km
Feb 21, 2011 185 km S of Nadi, Fiji M5.0 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Mal Category 1 114 km
2021 Yasa Category 4 227 km
2021 Ana Category 1 95 km
2020 Harold Category 4 80 km
2020 Sarai Category 1 145 km
2018 Keni Category 2 82 km
2016 Winston Category 5 78 km
2013 Evan Category 4 46 km
2010 Mick Category 1 49 km
2008 Daman Category 3 294 km
2003 Ami Category 3 293 km
2001 Paula Category 3 262 km
1997 Gavin Category 4 84 km
1997 June Category 1 255 km
1993 Joni Category 3 28 km
1993 Kina Category 2 128 km
1991 Sina Category 4 28 km
1986 Martin Category 1 290 km
1985 Hina Category 4 70 km
1985 Nigel Category 3 105 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1953 FIJI ISLANDS Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 8 75 km
1975 FIJI ISLANDS Eruption + Earthquake 0.3 m — 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nabukelevu (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nabukelevu Lava dome(s) 805 m (2,641 ft) 1660 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 11.3 in
February 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 13.3 in Wettest
April 78°F (25°C) 8.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 9.0 in

Sigatoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 87.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.3") and July the driest (3.0").

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