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Tulagi, Solomon Islands

Central Province · Solomon Islands

Tulagi is a small town in Central Province, Solomon Islands with a population of 1,750. Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,750 Population 2,188/sq mi density
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
118.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Guadalcanal Timezone

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About Tulagi

Tulagi

Tulagi is a small island in Solomon Islands, just off the south coast of Ngella Sule. The town of Tulagi is the capital of Central Province.

People

Population1,750
Density2,188/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain118.1 in/yr
Sunny Days129/yr
Population1,750
Population Density2,188 / sq mi
Coordinates-9.1031°, 160.1506°
TimezonePacific/Guadalcanal
Country🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
State / ProvinceCentral Province
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation118.1 inches (3,000 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tulagi

Tulagi is a small town in Solomon Islands (Central Province) with a population of 1,750. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 118.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Guadalcanal.

Tulagi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 129 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 118.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Solomon Islands avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days129 days/yr

Geography

Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density2,188/sq mi
Coordinates-9.1031°N, 160.1506°W
TimezonePacific/Guadalcanal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.1"
211% above Solomon Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 15.04"
Driest Month (Jun) 7.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

584 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Feb 9, 1991 68 km WSW of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.9 144 km
Aug 16, 2007 31 km WSW of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.5 111 km
Jan 8, 2000 15 km SE of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.4 87 km
Feb 9, 1991 62 km WSW of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.4 136 km
Jul 25, 2012 1 km E of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.4 81 km
Jan 10, 2017 104 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.3 148 km
Jan 27, 2020 102 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.3 149 km
Jun 10, 2016 18 km WNW of Auki, Solomon Islands M6.2 65 km
Dec 8, 1999 31 km ESE of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.1 85 km
Dec 14, 1994 38 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.1 93 km
Mar 19, 2017 70 km N of Auki, Solomon Islands M6.0 126 km
Sep 14, 2016 72 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.0 111 km
Aug 25, 1992 65 km SE of Malango, Solomon Islands M5.9 105 km
Sep 24, 2015 103 km ESE of Malango, Solomon Islands M5.8 128 km
Jun 28, 2010 26 km SE of Auki, Solomon Islands M5.8 80 km
Nov 2, 1995 10 km S of Malango, Solomon Islands M5.8 91 km
May 19, 1992 50 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands M5.8 100 km
Mar 29, 2018 33 km NNW of Malango, Solomon Islands M5.8 72 km
Mar 9, 1994 30 km NNW of Malango, Solomon Islands M5.8 71 km
Feb 8, 1997 78 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands M5.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Fergus Category 1 217 km
1993 Nina Category 1 280 km
1986 Namu Category 1 152 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.5 m (34 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 10.5 m 12 103 km
1926 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 2.0 m 94 km
1950 SOLOMON SEA Earthquake 1.2 m 123 km
1977 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 0.0 m 18 115 km
2022 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 0.0 m 100 km
1991 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 0.0 m 144 km
1977 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 90 km
1926 SOLOMON SEA Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Savo (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Savo Stratovolcano 485 m (1,591 ft) 1847 36 km
Gallego Volcanic field 1,000 m (3,281 ft) Unknown 54 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 14.1 in Warmest
February 81°F (27°C) 15.0 in Wettest
March 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in
June 80°F (26°C) 7.3 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in Coldest
August 79°F (26°C) 9.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.0 in
December 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in

Tulagi has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 118.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (15.0") and June the driest (7.3").

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Airports Near Tulagi

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Honiara International AirportHIRLarge Airport
Babanakira AirportMBUSmall Airport
Gwaunaru'u AirportAKSSmall Airport
Kwailabesi AirportKWSSmall Airport

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Guadalcanal

🇸🇧 About Solomon Islands

Capital Honiara
Population 652,858
Area 28,450 km²
GDP (USD) $1,506,124,566
GDP per capita $1,883
HDI 0.584
Life expectancy 70.5 years
Internet users 42.5%
Urban population 30.0%
Currency SBD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +677
TLD .sb
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tulagi

What is the population of Tulagi?

Tulagi has a population of 1,750 residents and is located in Solomon Islands. The population density is 2,188 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tulagi?

Tulagi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 129 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 118.1 inches.

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