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Weather & Climate in Fare, French Polynesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fare has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.7123°N, 151.0349°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.6.
| Aug 15, 2007 | 8 km N of Vaitape, French Polynesia | M2.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1998 | Martin | Category 3 | 92 mph | 212 km |
| 1998 | Osea | Category 2 | 92 mph | 116 km |
| 1998 | Veli | Category 1 | 46 mph | 265 km |
| 1992 | Wasa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 207 km |
| 1983 | Veena | Category 3 | 115 mph | 227 km |
| 1983 | Rewa | Category 2 | 115 mph | 87 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
Fare has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in July to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 73.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.0") and August the driest (3.4").