Tavua, Fiji

Full City Profile

8,810 Population 228/sq mi density

33 ft Elevation 10 meters

78°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Tavua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	78.2°F
	45% above US avg
January Average	81°F (27°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	33 ft (10 m)
Area	38.6 sq mi (100.0 km²)
Population Density	228/sq mi
Coordinates	-17.4422°N, 177.8622°W
Timezone	Pacific/Fiji

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.4"

125% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 13.35"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

215 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 21, 2025.

Nov 9, 2009	77 km ENE of Ba, Fiji	M7.3	55 km
Apr 7, 2006	130 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji	M6.5	138 km
Nov 22, 2001	145 km W of Labasa, Fiji	M6.3	133 km
Jan 2, 2002	36 km ENE of Suva, Fiji	M6.2	111 km
Nov 22, 2001	141 km W of Labasa, Fiji	M6.2	135 km
Feb 2, 1990	84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji	M6.0	146 km
Sep 5, 2001	146 km NNE of Ba, Fiji	M5.9	134 km
Apr 30, 1995	105 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji	M5.9	119 km
Sep 3, 2001	129 km W of Labasa, Fiji	M5.8	133 km
Feb 2, 2021	141 km NNE of Ba, Fiji	M5.8	129 km
Feb 11, 2009	113 km WNW of Labasa, Fiji	M5.7	145 km
Jun 6, 2020	96 km NNW of Ba, Fiji	M5.7	97 km
Aug 5, 1995	143 km N of Ba, Fiji	M5.7	132 km
May 1, 2018	113 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji	M5.6	118 km
Jun 28, 2023	93 km W of Labasa, Fiji	M5.5	147 km
Mar 24, 1991	87 km NNW of Ba, Fiji	M5.5	90 km
Mar 28, 2015	84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji	M5.5	147 km
Jan 22, 2020	112 km NNE of Ba, Fiji	M5.5	100 km
Mar 11, 2023	126 km N of Ba, Fiji	M5.5	122 km
Jan 2, 2002	135 km N of Ba, Fiji	M5.5	124 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Mal	Category 1	193 km
2021	Yasa	Category 5	143 km
2021	Ana	Category 1	93 km
2020	Harold	Category 4	155 km
2020	Sarai	Category 1	231 km
2018	Keni	Category 2	167 km
2016	Winston	Category 5	9 km
2013	Evan	Category 4	39 km
2010	Mick	Category 1	40 km
2008	Daman	Category 3	216 km
2003	Ami	Category 3	232 km
1997	Gavin	Category 4	62 km
1997	June	Category 1	195 km
1993	Joni	Category 3	109 km
1993	Kina	Category 2	45 km
1992	Fran	Category 3	284 km
1991	Sina	Category 4	112 km
1987	Raja	Category 2	262 km
1986	Martin	Category 1	204 km
1985	Hina	Category 4	147 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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	102 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nabukelevu (187 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Nabukelevu	Lava dome(s)	805 m (2,641 ft)	1660	187 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	81°F (27°C)	12.0 in	Warmest
February	81°F (27°C)	11.1 in
March	80°F (27°C)	13.4 in	Wettest
April	79°F (26°C)	8.7 in
May	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in
June	76°F (25°C)	3.0 in
July	75°F (24°C)	2.4 in	Coldest, Driest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.0 in
September	76°F (25°C)	4.3 in
October	78°F (25°C)	6.5 in
November	79°F (26°C)	8.3 in
December	81°F (27°C)	8.4 in

Tavua has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 85.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.4") and July the driest (2.4").

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