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Vailoa, Samoa

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769 Population 905/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Vailoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 117 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 132.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days117 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density905/sq mi
Coordinates-13.7555°N, 172.3070°W
TimezonePacific/Apia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.1"
248% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 18.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 6.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M0.0 on May 6, 2025.

Jun 2, 2018 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.8 148 km
Aug 15, 2017 137 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.7 145 km
Sep 3, 2014 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.7 148 km
Jul 12, 2022 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.7 148 km
May 3, 1993 97 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.4 106 km
Sep 29, 2009 124 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.2 133 km
Apr 23, 2009 113 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.0 128 km
Sep 15, 2015 139 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.0 145 km
Feb 6, 2016 135 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.0 142 km
Apr 27, 2024 105 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 145 km
Oct 3, 1995 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa M4.9 110 km
Sep 17, 2024 93 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 138 km
Jul 12, 2022 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.8 146 km
Jan 10, 1990 41 km NNW of Safotu, Samoa M4.8 76 km
May 10, 2014 111 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 148 km
Jan 11, 2009 103 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.8 111 km
Sep 29, 2009 Samoa Islands region M4.8 143 km
Jun 30, 1996 137 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.8 143 km
Jul 22, 2016 72 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 129 km
Jul 24, 1996 115 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 122 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 63 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 160 km
1998 Ron Category 4 262 km
1992 Val Category 4 21 km
1987 Tusi Category 2 268 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 29 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Savai'i (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Savai'i Shield 1,858 m (6,096 ft) 1911 29 km
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 66 km
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 18.7 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 14.1 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 13.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
May 78°F (25°C) 9.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 6.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 6.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
October 78°F (25°C) 12.4 in
November 78°F (26°C) 10.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 16.5 in

Vailoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 132.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (18.7") and July the driest (6.0").

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