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Weather & Climate in Lata, Solomon Islands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 62 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 175.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 62 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.7250°N, 165.7972°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Guadalcanal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,391 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Feb 6, 2013 | 2013 Santa Cruz Islands Earthquake | M8.0 | 75 km | 24 km |
| Feb 6, 2013 | 112 km WSW of Lata, Solomon Islands | M7.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 32 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands | M7.1 | 33 km | 21 km |
| Feb 6, 2013 | 33 km NW of Lata, Solomon Islands | M7.0 | 34 km | 9 km |
| Jul 18, 2015 | 80 km WNW of Lata, Solomon Islands | M7.0 | 80 km | 11 km |
| Jul 16, 1998 | 52 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands | M7.0 | 53 km | 110 km |
| May 27, 1992 | 75 km SW of Lata, Solomon Islands | M7.0 | 75 km | 19 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 50 km WSW of Lata, Solomon Islands | M6.9 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 22 km ESE of Lata, Solomon Islands | M6.8 | 23 km | 12 km |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 33 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands | M6.7 | 34 km | 11 km |
| Feb 9, 2013 | 30 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands | M6.6 | 31 km | 18 km |
| Jul 19, 2008 | 146 km WSW of Lata, Solomon Islands | M6.6 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Aug 10, 2009 | 103 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands | M6.6 | 104 km | 35 km |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 63 km SW of Lata, Solomon Islands | M6.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2012 | 70 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands | M6.4 | 71 km | 28 km |
| Sep 14, 1996 | 27 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands | M6.4 | 27 km | 73 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 121 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands | M6.3 | 122 km | 50 km |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 49 km WSW of Lata, Solomon Islands | M6.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2000 | 74 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands | M6.3 | 75 km | 12 km |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 115 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands | M6.3 | 117 km | 45 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Donna | Category 2 | 98 mph | 257 km |
| 2007 | Xavier | Category 2 | 92 mph | 225 km |
| 1999 | Dani | Category 3 | 98 mph | 261 km |
| 1993 | Nina | Category 1 | — | 89 km |
| 1988 | Anne | Category 4 | 104 mph | 286 km |
| 1985 | Hina | Category 3 | 81 mph | 109 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2013 | SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 10 | 75 km |
| 1966 | SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 2015 | SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 80 km |
| 2013 | SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 33 km |
| 2007 | SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 99 km |
| 2012 | SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 71 km |
| 1992 | SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
| 1971 | TINAKULA, SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS | Astronomical | — | — | 38 km |
| 1966 | TINAKULA, SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS | Astronomical | — | — | 38 km |
| 1934 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 56 km |
| 1897 | TINAKULA, SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS | Astronomical | — | — | 38 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tinakula (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tinakula | Stratovolcano | 796 m (2,612 ft) | 2020 | 38 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 17.1 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 16.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 18.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 12.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 15.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 15.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 13.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 13.8 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 13.6 in |
Lata has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 175.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (18.2") and June the driest (11.8").