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Weather & Climate in Lakatoro, Vanuatu
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lakatoro 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 149 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 149 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.0999°N, 167.4164°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Efate |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,107 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Nov 26, 1999 | 92 km ESE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | M7.5 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 37 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu | M7.2 | 83 km | 126 km |
| Jul 13, 1994 | 58 km S of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | M7.2 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 56 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu | M7.2 | 63 km | 120 km |
| Jan 9, 2001 | 16 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M7.1 | 133 km | 103 km |
| Nov 15, 1997 | 34 km ESE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M7.0 | 106 km | 123 km |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 3 km NW of Norsup, Vanuatu | M7.0 | 8 km | 24 km |
| Oct 4, 2000 | 29 km WNW of Luganville, Vanuatu | M7.0 | 93 km | 23 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | 23 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M7.0 | 141 km | 29 km |
| Feb 19, 1990 | 83 km W of Luganville, Vanuatu | M6.9 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 17 km N of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M6.9 | 141 km | 93 km |
| Feb 13, 1992 | 99 km WSW of Luganville, Vanuatu | M6.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 51 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | M6.8 | 52 km | 150 km |
| Jul 13, 1994 | 80 km SSW of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | M6.7 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Aug 22, 1999 | 66 km E of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | M6.6 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2019 | 63 km E of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | M6.6 | 63 km | 181 km |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 83 km WSW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M6.5 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Mar 15, 1990 | 20 km ESE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M6.5 | 110 km | 132 km |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 32 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M6.5 | 115 km | 122 km |
| Jan 23, 2006 | 74 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | M6.4 | 147 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
37 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Lola | Category 4 | 132 mph | 45 km |
| 2023 | Kevin | Category 3 | 109 mph | 117 km |
| 2023 | Judy | Category 3 | 109 mph | 74 km |
| 2020 | Harold | Category 5 | 144 mph | 46 km |
| 2019 | Oma | Category 1 | 69 mph | 294 km |
| 2018 | Hola | Category 3 | 104 mph | 64 km |
| 2017 | Donna | Category 4 | 127 mph | 287 km |
| 2017 | Cook | Category 1 | 81 mph | 200 km |
| 2015 | Pam | Category 5 | 155 mph | 158 km |
| 2011 | Atu | Category 4 | 104 mph | 206 km |
| 2007 | Becky | Category 1 | 69 mph | 95 km |
| 2004 | Ivy | Category 3 | 104 mph | 30 km |
| 2003 | Beni | Category 4 | 127 mph | 277 km |
| 2001 | Paula | Category 2 | 98 mph | 56 km |
| 2001 | Sose | Category 1 | 69 mph | 90 km |
| 2000 | Iris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 67 km |
| 1999 | Dani | Category 3 | 92 mph | 40 km |
| 1998 | Susan | Category 5 | 144 mph | 287 km |
| 1998 | Zuman | Category 3 | 92 mph | 132 km |
| 1998 | Yali | Category 2 | 81 mph | 133 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2015 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 8.0 m | — | 86 km |
| 1965 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 41 km |
| 1999 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 10 | 92 km |
| 1965 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 70 km |
| 1994 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 59 km |
| 2023 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 138 km |
| 2023 | EAST EPI VOLCANO | Astronomical | 0.1 m | — | 121 km |
| 2016 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 8 km |
| 1933 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambrym (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambrym | Pyroclastic shield | 1,334 m (4,377 ft) | 2018 | 77 km |
| Ambae | Shield | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) | 2018 | 91 km |
| Epi | Stratovolcano(es) | 833 m (2,733 ft) | 2004 | 121 km |
| Kuwae | Caldera | -2 m (-7 ft) | 1974 | 144 km |
| North Vate | Stratovolcano(es) | 594 m (1,949 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 12.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 12.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 8.0 in |
Lakatoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 103.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.3") and September the driest (3.8").