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Weather & Climate in Hihifo, Tonga

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Hihifo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days138 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-15.9544°N, 173.7962°W
TimezonePacific/Tongatapu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.5"
188% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.96"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,510 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.

May 10, 2023 82 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga M7.6 83 km 210 km
Apr 7, 1995 88 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga M7.4 89 km 21 km
Jan 8, 2000 117 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga M7.2 118 km 183 km
Nov 4, 2017 97 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.8 98 km 10 km
Jan 25, 2004 105 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga M6.7 106 km 130 km
Aug 5, 1996 104 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.7 105 km 41 km
May 16, 1993 89 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.6 89 km 21 km
Mar 30, 2015 96 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.5 96 km 11 km
Jan 4, 1990 118 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.5 119 km 54 km
Dec 11, 1990 90 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.4 91 km 13 km
Mar 30, 2015 110 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.4 111 km 15 km
Sep 26, 2000 136 km S of Hihifo, Tonga M6.4 137 km 56 km
Sep 2, 2003 101 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.4 101 km 10 km
Dec 7, 1999 20 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga M6.4 21 km 138 km
May 27, 1997 96 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.4 97 km 14 km
May 10, 1991 41 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga M6.3 42 km 115 km
Sep 11, 2000 Tonga M6.3 14 km 115 km
Jan 26, 2000 147 km S of Hihifo, Tonga M6.3 148 km 33 km
Apr 7, 2015 106 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.3 107 km 30 km
Dec 24, 1992 102 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M6.3 103 km 23 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2014 Ian Category 4 121 mph 242 km
2002 Waka Category 3 — 162 km
1998 Ron Category 5 144 mph 108 km
1992 Val Category 4 104 mph 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.2 m (40 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 SAMOA ISLANDS Earthquake 12.2 m 2 99 km
1981 SAMOA ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m — 134 km
1975 SAMOA ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m — 146 km
1995 SAMOA ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m — 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tafu-Maka (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tafu-Maka Submarine -1,400 m (-4,593 ft) 2008 80 km
West Mata Submarine -1,174 m (-3,852 ft) 2009 95 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in
February 81°F (27°C) 10.7 in Warmest
March 81°F (27°C) 12.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 10.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in
August 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in Coldest, Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
December 81°F (27°C) 12.9 in Wettest

Hihifo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in August to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 109.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.9") and August the driest (5.0").

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