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Weather & Climate in Isangel, Vanuatu
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Isangel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 186 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.5417°N, 169.2817°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Efate |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,133 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Oct 11, 1992 | 47 km NW of Isangel, Vanuatu | M7.4 | 48 km | 129 km |
| Apr 9, 2008 | 71 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu | M7.3 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 119 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu | M7.1 | 120 km | 34 km |
| Aug 12, 1990 | 19 km NW of Isangel, Vanuatu | M7.1 | 20 km | 140 km |
| Dec 29, 1993 | 92 km SE of Isangel, Vanuatu | M7.0 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 1994 | 112 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu | M7.0 | 113 km | 28 km |
| Sep 3, 2011 | 133 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu | M7.0 | 134 km | 185 km |
| Jan 13, 2011 | 118 km NNE of Tadine, New Caledonia | M7.0 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Feb 11, 1994 | 85 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu | M6.9 | 86 km | 206 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 134 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu | M6.9 | 135 km | 35 km |
| May 10, 2011 | 124 km NE of Wé, New Caledonia | M6.8 | 135 km | 11 km |
| May 21, 1997 | 99 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu | M6.8 | 100 km | 57 km |
| Mar 9, 2012 | 57 km NE of Isangel, Vanuatu | M6.7 | 58 km | 16 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu | M6.6 | 1 km | 139 km |
| Apr 4, 2007 | 129 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu | M6.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 104 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu | M6.5 | 105 km | 20 km |
| Oct 17, 1992 | 45 km NE of Isangel, Vanuatu | M6.5 | 45 km | 12 km |
| Jan 9, 2011 | 110 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu | M6.5 | 110 km | 22 km |
| Dec 29, 1993 | 78 km SE of Isangel, Vanuatu | M6.5 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 1994 | 135 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu | M6.4 | 135 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
32 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Urmil | Category 1 | — | 176 km |
| 2025 | Seru | Category 1 | 58 mph | 280 km |
| 2023 | Kevin | Category 4 | 127 mph | 49 km |
| 2023 | Judy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 28 km |
| 2018 | Hola | Category 2 | 81 mph | 156 km |
| 2017 | Donna | Category 2 | 63 mph | 256 km |
| 2017 | Cook | Category 1 | 81 mph | 269 km |
| 2016 | Winston | Category 4 | 109 mph | 223 km |
| 2016 | Ula | Category 4 | 115 mph | 171 km |
| 2015 | Pam | Category 5 | 155 mph | 20 km |
| 2012 | Jasmine | Category 4 | 121 mph | 89 km |
| 2011 | Atu | Category 4 | 104 mph | 150 km |
| 2008 | Gene | Category 3 | 98 mph | 159 km |
| 2007 | Becky | Category 1 | 69 mph | 117 km |
| 2006 | Jim | Category 1 | 92 mph | 234 km |
| 2004 | Ivy | Category 3 | 104 mph | 34 km |
| 2003 | Beni | Category 3 | 104 mph | 73 km |
| 2001 | Paula | Category 2 | 98 mph | 187 km |
| 2001 | Sose | Category 1 | 69 mph | 64 km |
| 2000 | Iris | Category 1 | 63 mph | 249 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1878 | TANNA ISLAND | Earthquake | 12.0 m | — | 102 km |
| 2010 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 4.1 m | — | 141 km |
| 1875 | LIFOU ISLAND, LOYALTY ISLANDS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 26 | 96 km |
| 2008 | LOYALTY ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 72 km |
| 2023 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 125 km |
| 2007 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 120 km |
| 2012 | OFF EAST COAST OF VANUATU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 58 km |
| 2011 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 2011 | LOYALTY ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 135 km |
| 2011 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 111 km |
| 1994 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 2012 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 1920 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
| 1878 | TANNA ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yasur (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yasur | Stratovolcano | 361 m (1,184 ft) | 2020 | 17 km |
| Traitor's Head | Stratovolcano | 817 m (2,680 ft) | 1881 | 88 km |
| Aneityum | Stratovolcano(es) | 852 m (2,795 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in |
Isangel has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in August to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 83.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.5") and October the driest (3.7").