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Weather & Climate in Faone, French Polynesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Faone has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 130.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 73.4 sq mi (190.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.6692°N, 149.3092°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Aug 16, 2012 | 21 km NE of Faone, French Polynesia | M4.8 | 21 km | 16 km |
| Mar 17, 2008 | 38 km NE of Tautira, French Polynesia | M4.0 | 46 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1998 | Martin | Category 2 | 92 mph | 272 km |
| 1998 | Osea | Category 2 | 92 mph | 218 km |
| 1998 | Veli | Category 1 | 58 mph | 198 km |
| 1986 | Ima | Category 1 | 104 mph | 286 km |
| 1983 | Nisha:orama | Category 3 | 115 mph | 287 km |
| 1983 | Veena | Category 3 | 115 mph | 47 km |
| 1983 | Rewa | Category 2 | 115 mph | 141 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 9.4 in |
Faone has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 76.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (4.3").