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Weather & Climate in Auki, Solomon Islands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Auki has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 112 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 127.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 112 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,775/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.7678°N, 160.6978°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Guadalcanal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
305 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Jul 25, 2012 | 1 km E of Malango, Solomon Islands | M6.4 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 18 km WNW of Auki, Solomon Islands | M6.2 | 18 km | 30 km |
| Dec 8, 1999 | 31 km ESE of Malango, Solomon Islands | M6.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 2017 | 70 km N of Auki, Solomon Islands | M6.0 | 71 km | 8 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 30 km NNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | M5.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 33 km NNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | M5.8 | 143 km | 32 km |
| Jun 28, 2010 | 26 km SE of Auki, Solomon Islands | M5.8 | 27 km | 35 km |
| May 21, 2015 | 58 km SE of Honiara, Solomon Islands | M5.7 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jun 17, 2012 | Solomon Islands | M5.7 | 47 km | 51 km |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 84 km SE of Honiara, Solomon Islands | M5.7 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Jan 29, 2014 | 108 km SSE of Auki, Solomon Islands | M5.6 | 109 km | 41 km |
| Sep 22, 1995 | 117 km SE of Honiara, Solomon Islands | M5.6 | 146 km | 43 km |
| Feb 21, 2002 | 99 km SSE of Auki, Solomon Islands | M5.5 | 101 km | 49 km |
| Dec 5, 1994 | 54 km SSE of Buala, Solomon Islands | M5.5 | 97 km | 49 km |
| Sep 26, 1999 | 25 km W of Honiara, Solomon Islands | M5.4 | 130 km | 58 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 74 km SE of Honiara, Solomon Islands | M5.4 | 128 km | 16 km |
| Jul 2, 2010 | 34 km SE of Auki, Solomon Islands | M5.4 | 34 km | 67 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 14 km ESE of Malango, Solomon Islands | M5.3 | 145 km | 35 km |
| May 14, 2005 | 79 km N of Auki, Solomon Islands | M5.3 | 80 km | 3 km |
| Jun 28, 2010 | 25 km ESE of Auki, Solomon Islands | M5.3 | 25 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1997 | Fergus | Category 1 | 69 mph | 271 km |
| 1986 | Namu | Category 1 | 81 mph | 113 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1977 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 18 | 133 km |
| 1977 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Savo (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Savo | Stratovolcano | 485 m (1,591 ft) | 1847 | 105 km |
| Gallego | Volcanic field | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
Auki has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in August to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 127.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (14.7") and June the driest (8.6").