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Solosolo, Samoa

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1,487 Population 31/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Solosolo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area47.8 sq mi (123.8 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates-13.8750°N, 171.6418°W
TimezonePacific/Apia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.3"
203% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 19.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 6.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 27, 2024.

Sep 29, 2009 124 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.2 148 km
Sep 29, 2009 130 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.1 149 km
Oct 28, 1994 110 km S of Matavai, Samoa M5.1 128 km
Apr 23, 2009 113 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.0 136 km
May 2, 2024 127 km S of Lotofagā, Samoa M4.9 145 km
Oct 3, 1995 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa M4.9 37 km
Apr 27, 2024 105 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 123 km
Sep 17, 2024 93 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 112 km
Jan 10, 1990 41 km NNW of Safotu, Samoa M4.8 133 km
Sep 29, 2009 128 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.8 147 km
Jul 22, 2016 72 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 90 km
May 10, 2014 111 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 130 km
Mar 30, 2014 105 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.7 127 km
May 9, 2024 8 km SE of Samamea, Samoa M4.7 22 km
Jan 30, 2024 96 km S of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 127 km
Dec 11, 1999 128 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.6 150 km
Apr 26, 2024 97 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.6 115 km
Jun 27, 1998 121 km SW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.6 145 km
Sep 27, 2024 39 km NNE of Lufilufi, Samoa M4.6 42 km
Sep 10, 2011 128 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.5 147 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 2 111 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 129 km
1998 Ron Category 4 284 km
1992 Val Category 4 36 km
1987 Tusi Category 3 200 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 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Upolu (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 11 km
Savai'i Shield 1,858 m (6,096 ft) 1911 100 km
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 112 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 19.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 16.1 in
March 78°F (26°C) 14.7 in
April 78°F (25°C) 10.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in
June 76°F (25°C) 6.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in Coldest
September 76°F (24°C) 7.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 13.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 13.5 in
December 78°F (25°C) 17.5 in

Solosolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 141.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (19.6") and July the driest (6.1").

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