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Utulei, American Samoa

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683 Population 2,070/sq mi density
413 ft Elevation 126 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Utulei has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 331 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 116.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density2,070/sq mi
Coordinates-14.2869°N, 170.6831°W
TimezonePacific/Pago_Pago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.7"
207% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 16.73"
Driest Month (Jul) 6.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

333 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 27, 2024.

Oct 28, 1994 110 km S of Matavai, Samoa M5.1 139 km
Jan 25, 1995 16 km ESE of Ta`?, American Samoa M5.0 140 km
Apr 27, 2024 105 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 144 km
Sep 17, 2024 93 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 132 km
Oct 3, 1995 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa M4.9 81 km
Jan 13, 1995 48 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.8 149 km
Jul 22, 2016 72 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 108 km
May 9, 2024 8 km SE of Samamea, Samoa M4.7 92 km
Jan 20, 1995 13 km W of Ofu, American Samoa M4.7 96 km
Jan 10, 1995 44 km N of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.6 142 km
Jun 24, 2004 86 km S of Vailoatai, American Samoa M4.6 96 km
Sep 27, 2024 39 km NNE of Lufilufi, Samoa M4.6 112 km
Apr 26, 2024 97 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.6 130 km
Apr 15, 2016 117 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.5 146 km
Sep 5, 2022 21 km NNE of Ta M4.5 135 km
Jan 9, 1995 41 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.4 148 km
Jan 13, 1995 66 km N of Ofu, American Samoa M4.4 137 km
Nov 6, 1995 106 km SSW of Vailoatai, American Samoa M4.3 119 km
Jan 16, 1995 49 km N of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.3 146 km
Oct 14, 2016 117 km SSW of Vailoatai, American Samoa M4.2 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Amos Category 1 221 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 114 km
1992 Val Category 4 9 km
1987 Tusi Category 3 116 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutuila (2 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 2 km
Ofu-Olosega Shield(s) 639 m (2,096 ft) 1866 116 km
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 119 km
Ta'u Shield 931 m (3,054 ft) Unknown 133 km
Vailulu'u Submarine -592 m (-1,942 ft) 2003 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 16.7 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 14.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 13.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 12.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 7.5 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
December 80°F (27°C) 15.1 in

Utulei has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in August to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 136.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.7") and July the driest (6.5").

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