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Vailoatai, American Samoa

Western District · American Samoa

Vailoatai is a small town in Western District, American Samoa with a population of 1,144. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,144 Population 2,335/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
114.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Pago Pago Timezone

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About Vailoatai

Vailoatai

Vailoatai is a village in southwestern Tutuila, the main island of American Samoa. It is located on the eastern end of Leone Bay. The village is known for its beautiful malae, nested along the island's rugged southern coast and lined by the fale tali mālō of its village chiefs.

People

Population1,144
Density2,335/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain114.4 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population1,144
Population Density2,335 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-14.3534°, -170.7808°
TimezonePacific/Pago_Pago
Country🇦🇸 American Samoa
State / ProvinceWestern District
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation114.4 inches (2,905 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vailoatai

Vailoatai is a small town in American Samoa (Western District) with a population of 1,144. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 114.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Pago_Pago.

Climate in Vailoatai

Vailoatai has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jan (28.4°C), the coldest is Aug (27.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 3228 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.4°C / 83°F 25.7° / 31° 385.4
Feb 28.4°C / 83°F 25.8° / 31.1° 345.0
Mar 28.4°C / 83°F 25.7° / 31.2° 261.3
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 25.7° / 31° 292.2
May 27.9°C / 82°F 25.6° / 30.2° 294.3
Jun 27.6°C / 82°F 25.5° / 29.6° 164.1
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 25.1° / 29.2° 185.8
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 25° / 29.2° 176.2
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 25.3° / 29.8° 196.1
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 25.5° / 30.1° 254.9
Nov 28.1°C / 83°F 25.7° / 30.5° 307.0
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 25.7° / 30.8° 365.2
Vailoatai 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 114.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above American Samoa avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density2,335/sq mi
Coordinates-14.3534°N, 170.7808°W
TimezonePacific/Pago_Pago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 114.4"
201% above American Samoa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 16.81"
Driest Month (Jun) 6.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

321 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 M5.1 126 km
Jul 26, 1999 138 km S of Matavai, Samoa M5.1 141 km
Apr 27, 2024 105 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 131 km
Sep 17, 2024 93 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 120 km
Oct 3, 1995 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa M4.9 78 km
May 10, 2014 111 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 139 km
Jul 22, 2016 72 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 96 km
Jan 20, 1995 13 km W of Ofu, American Samoa M4.7 107 km
May 5, 2005 143 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.7 149 km
May 9, 2024 8 km SE of Samamea, Samoa M4.7 85 km
Apr 26, 2024 97 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.6 117 km
Jun 24, 2004 86 km S of Vailoatai, American Samoa M4.6 88 km
Sep 27, 2024 39 km NNE of Lufilufi, Samoa M4.6 111 km
Mar 22, 2023 140 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.5 141 km
Sep 5, 2022 21 km NNE of Ta M4.5 146 km
Apr 15, 2016 117 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.5 133 km
Mar 24, 2005 110 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.4 145 km
Jan 13, 1995 66 km N of Ofu, American Samoa M4.4 150 km
Nov 6, 1995 106 km SSW of Vailoatai, American Samoa M4.3 108 km
May 2, 2024 96 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.2 124 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 1 217 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 127 km
1992 Val Category 4 14 km
1987 Tusi Category 3 128 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutuila (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 11 km
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 111 km
Ofu-Olosega Shield(s) 639 m (2,096 ft) 1866 127 km
Ta'u Shield 931 m (3,054 ft) Unknown 144 km
Vailulu'u Submarine -592 m (-1,942 ft) 2003 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 16.8 in Wettest
February 81°F (27°C) 13.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 14.0 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 10.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in Driest
July 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in Coldest
September 80°F (26°C) 7.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
December 81°F (27°C) 15.9 in

Vailoatai has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 131.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.8") and June the driest (6.5").

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Schools in Vailoatai

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Leone High School
Leone High School Football Field
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Museums in Vailoatai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jean P. Haydon Museum
National Park of American Samoa
Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center

Libraries in Vailoatai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Feleti Barstow Public Library0.0
Library of American Samoa0.0

Farmers Markets in Vailoatai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fagatogo Market

Stadiums & Teams in Vailoatai

TeamLeagueDivision

Superfund Sites Near Vailoatai

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
STARKIST SAMOA INCMAIN ROADEASTERN

Airports Near Vailoatai

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pago Pago International AirportPPGLarge Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Pago_Pago
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Area
6.1 km² (2.4 mi²)

🇦🇸 About American Samoa

Capital Pago Pago
Population 55,465
Area 199 km²
GDP (USD) $871,000,000
GDP per capita $18,017
HDI 0.830
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Urban population 81.4%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages English, Samoan
Calling code +1684
TLD .as
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vailoatai

What is the population of Vailoatai?

Vailoatai has a population of 1,144 residents and is located in American Samoa. The population density is 2,335 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vailoatai?

Vailoatai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 114.4 inches.

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