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Vatukoula, Fiji

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5,580 Population 1/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Vatukoula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 147 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 109.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days147 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area7,456.6 sq mi (19,312.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-17.5014°N, 177.8498°W
TimezonePacific/Fiji

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.2"
187% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 15.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

194 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 59 km
Apr 7, 2006 130 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji M6.5 142 km
Nov 22, 2001 145 km W of Labasa, Fiji M6.3 140 km
Nov 22, 2001 141 km W of Labasa, Fiji M6.2 142 km
Jan 2, 2002 36 km ENE of Suva, Fiji M6.2 109 km
Feb 2, 1990 84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji M6.0 141 km
Sep 5, 2001 146 km NNE of Ba, Fiji M5.9 141 km
Apr 30, 1995 105 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji M5.9 122 km
Sep 3, 2001 129 km W of Labasa, Fiji M5.8 139 km
Feb 2, 2021 141 km NNE of Ba, Fiji M5.8 136 km
Aug 5, 1995 143 km N of Ba, Fiji M5.7 139 km
Jun 6, 2020 96 km NNW of Ba, Fiji M5.7 102 km
May 1, 2018 113 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji M5.6 122 km
Jan 5, 2002 51 km WNW of Levuka, Fiji M5.5 116 km
Mar 24, 1991 87 km NNW of Ba, Fiji M5.5 94 km
Mar 28, 2015 84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji M5.5 142 km
Mar 11, 2023 126 km N of Ba, Fiji M5.5 128 km
Jan 2, 2002 135 km N of Ba, Fiji M5.5 130 km
Jan 22, 2020 112 km NNE of Ba, Fiji M5.5 106 km
Feb 15, 2015 76 km SW of Nadi, Fiji M5.4 133 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 1 188 km
2021 Yasa Category 5 149 km
2021 Ana Category 1 89 km
2020 Harold Category 4 149 km
2020 Sarai Category 1 225 km
2018 Keni Category 2 161 km
2016 Winston Category 5 5 km
2013 Evan Category 4 43 km
2010 Mick Category 1 34 km
2008 Daman Category 3 223 km
2003 Ami Category 3 235 km
1997 Gavin Category 4 67 km
1997 June Category 1 200 km
1993 Joni Category 3 104 km
1993 Kina Category 2 50 km
1992 Fran Category 3 290 km
1991 Sina Category 4 106 km
1987 Raja Category 2 265 km
1986 Martin Category 1 210 km
1985 Hina Category 4 142 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 96 km
1975 FIJI ISLANDS Eruption + Earthquake 0.3 m 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nabukelevu (181 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nabukelevu Lava dome(s) 805 m (2,641 ft) 1660 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 14.3 in
February 77°F (25°C) 12.6 in Warmest
March 76°F (24°C) 15.9 in Wettest
April 74°F (24°C) 12.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
September 71°F (21°C) 6.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 7.9 in
November 74°F (23°C) 8.4 in
December 76°F (24°C) 11.3 in

Vatukoula has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 109.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (15.9") and July the driest (3.7").

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