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Weather & Climate in Labasa, Fiji
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Labasa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 159 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 999.0 sq mi (2,587.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.4332°N, 179.3645°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Fiji |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Nov 9, 2009 | 77 km ENE of Ba, Fiji | M7.3 | 142 km | 595 km |
| Nov 22, 2001 | 145 km W of Labasa, Fiji | M6.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2000 | 89 km NNE of Labasa, Fiji | M6.2 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Nov 22, 2001 | 141 km W of Labasa, Fiji | M6.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 1996 | 139 km WNW of Labasa, Fiji | M6.0 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2012 | 146 km WNW of Labasa, Fiji | M5.9 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Sep 5, 2001 | 146 km NNE of Ba, Fiji | M5.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2001 | 129 km W of Labasa, Fiji | M5.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2009 | 113 km WNW of Labasa, Fiji | M5.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 104 km NE of Labasa, Fiji | M5.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2002 | 58 km N of Labasa, Fiji | M5.5 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Dec 27, 1996 | Fiji | M5.5 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 93 km W of Labasa, Fiji | M5.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1992 | 120 km W of Labasa, Fiji | M5.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 94 km NE of Labasa, Fiji | M5.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 106 km NNE of Labasa, Fiji | M5.3 | 107 km | 35 km |
| Apr 6, 2003 | Fiji | M5.3 | 134 km | 602 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 106 km NNE of Ba, Fiji | M5.3 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2001 | 122 km W of Labasa, Fiji | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 125 km W of Labasa, Fiji | M5.2 | 125 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Yasa | Category 4 | 144 mph | 41 km |
| 2021 | Ana | Category 1 | 63 mph | 212 km |
| 2020 | Tino | Category 1 | 63 mph | 218 km |
| 2016 | Winston | Category 5 | 173 mph | 97 km |
| 2013 | Evan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 83 km |
| 2010 | Mick | Category 1 | 69 mph | 221 km |
| 2008 | Daman | Category 3 | 115 mph | 99 km |
| 2003 | Ami | Category 3 | 86 mph | 59 km |
| 1997 | Gavin | Category 4 | 115 mph | 120 km |
| 1997 | June | Category 1 | 58 mph | 259 km |
| 1993 | Joni | Category 3 | — | 284 km |
| 1993 | Kina | Category 2 | — | 129 km |
| 1992 | Fran | Category 2 | 86 mph | 232 km |
| 1991 | Sina | Category 4 | 86 mph | 258 km |
| 1987 | Raja | Category 2 | 92 mph | 79 km |
| 1986 | Martin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 21 km |
| 1985 | Nigel | Category 3 | 52 mph | 139 km |
| 1985 | Eric | Category 3 | 86 mph | 217 km |
| 1983 | Oscar | Category 3 | 109 mph | 296 km |
| 1983 | Sarah | Category 2 | 104 mph | 131 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 13.3 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in |
Labasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 99.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.3") and July the driest (3.0").