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Weather & Climate in Buala, Solomon Islands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 119.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 126 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,375/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.1450°N, 159.5921°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Guadalcanal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
335 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Jan 22, 2005 | 47 km NNW of Buala, Solomon Islands | M6.4 | 48 km | 29 km |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Solomon Islands | M6.2 | 76 km | 79 km |
| May 3, 2019 | 144 km NNE of Buala, Solomon Islands | M6.2 | 145 km | 27 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 18 km WNW of Auki, Solomon Islands | M6.2 | 122 km | 30 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 111 km WNW of Buala, Solomon Islands | M6.2 | 112 km | 48 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 72 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands | M6.0 | 140 km | 14 km |
| Jul 22, 1994 | 135 km WNW of Buala, Solomon Islands | M6.0 | 136 km | 19 km |
| Mar 19, 2017 | 70 km N of Auki, Solomon Islands | M6.0 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Jan 11, 1996 | 103 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands | M5.9 | 104 km | 93 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 30 km NNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | M5.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1992 | 50 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | M5.8 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 33 km NNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | M5.8 | 142 km | 32 km |
| Jul 10, 2010 | 102 km WNW of Buala, Solomon Islands | M5.7 | 102 km | 47 km |
| Feb 8, 1997 | 78 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands | M5.7 | 79 km | 101 km |
| Jun 17, 2012 | Solomon Islands | M5.7 | 93 km | 51 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 63 km WNW of Buala, Solomon Islands | M5.6 | 63 km | 50 km |
| Feb 28, 1998 | 131 km WNW of Buala, Solomon Islands | M5.6 | 131 km | 45 km |
| Mar 22, 1990 | 85 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands | M5.6 | 85 km | 116 km |
| Dec 5, 1994 | 54 km SSE of Buala, Solomon Islands | M5.5 | 55 km | 49 km |
| May 27, 2019 | 106 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands | M5.5 | 107 km | 102 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1986 | Namu | Category 1 | 81 mph | 252 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Savo (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Savo | Stratovolcano | 485 m (1,591 ft) | 1847 | 112 km |
| Gallego | Volcanic field | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 14.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 10.4 in |
Buala has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 119.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.3") and June the driest (7.1").