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Vura, Solomon Islands

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18,753 Population 1,267/sq mi density
374 ft Elevation 114 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Vura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 129.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area14.8 sq mi (38.3 km²)
Population Density1,267/sq mi
Coordinates-9.4420°N, 159.9888°W
TimezonePacific/Guadalcanal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 129.4"
241% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 12.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 4.53"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

656 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jan 20, 2003 126 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M7.3 145 km
Feb 9, 1991 68 km WSW of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.9 108 km
Aug 16, 2007 31 km WSW of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.5 72 km
Jul 25, 2012 1 km E of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.4 40 km
Jan 8, 2000 15 km SE of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.4 45 km
Feb 9, 1991 62 km WSW of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.4 101 km
Jan 27, 2020 102 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.3 138 km
Jan 10, 2017 104 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.3 136 km
Mar 7, 2011 126 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands M6.3 132 km
Jun 10, 2016 18 km WNW of Auki, Solomon Islands M6.2 106 km
Oct 6, 1997 120 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.1 143 km
Dec 14, 1994 38 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.1 64 km
Dec 8, 1999 31 km ESE of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.1 45 km
Oct 10, 1997 115 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.0 139 km
Sep 14, 2016 72 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.0 91 km
Aug 25, 1992 65 km SE of Malango, Solomon Islands M5.9 71 km
Mar 9, 1994 30 km NNW of Malango, Solomon Islands M5.8 42 km
Sep 24, 2015 103 km ESE of Malango, Solomon Islands M5.8 102 km
May 19, 1992 50 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands M5.8 74 km
Jun 28, 2010 26 km SE of Auki, Solomon Islands M5.8 111 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 1 176 km
1993 Nina Category 1 246 km
1986 Namu Category 1 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

11 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 84 km
2003 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 2.0 m 145 km
1926 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 2.0 m 58 km
1950 SOLOMON SEA Earthquake 1.2 m 82 km
1966 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 140 km
1988 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 1 135 km
1977 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 0.0 m 18 100 km
2022 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 0.0 m 60 km
1991 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 0.0 m 108 km
1977 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 64 km
1926 SOLOMON SEA Earthquake 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gallego (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Gallego Volcanic field 1,000 m (3,281 ft) Unknown 30 km
Savo Stratovolcano 485 m (1,591 ft) 1847 39 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 12.8 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in
April 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in
August 78°F (25°C) 6.1 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
December 80°F (26°C) 9.3 in Warmest

Vura has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in August to 80°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 98.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.8") and June the driest (4.5").

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