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Weather & Climate in Lautoka, Fiji
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lautoka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.6169°N, 177.4505°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Fiji |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
180 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 | 102 km | 595 km |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 130 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji | M6.5 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | 36 km ENE of Suva, Fiji | M6.2 | 143 km | 666 km |
| Feb 2, 1990 | 84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji | M6.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 128 km W of Nadi, Fiji | M6.0 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 1995 | 105 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji | M5.9 | 106 km | 43 km |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 96 km NNW of Ba, Fiji | M5.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 113 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji | M5.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1991 | 87 km NNW of Ba, Fiji | M5.5 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 112 km NNE of Ba, Fiji | M5.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2023 | 126 km N of Ba, Fiji | M5.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji | M5.5 | 102 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 76 km SW of Nadi, Fiji | M5.4 | 95 km | 16 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 92 km NNW of Ba, Fiji | M5.3 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Jul 25, 2003 | 112 km NNW of Ba, Fiji | M5.3 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Nov 1, 2001 | 92 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji | M5.3 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 106 km NNE of Ba, Fiji | M5.3 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2003 | 102 km N of Ba, Fiji | M5.3 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1995 | 116 km NNW of Ba, Fiji | M5.3 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 149 km NW of Lautoka, Fiji | M5.3 | 149 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
25 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Mal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 150 km |
| 2021 | Yasa | Category 5 | 144 mph | 177 km |
| 2021 | Ana | Category 1 | 63 mph | 114 km |
| 2020 | Harold | Category 4 | 109 mph | 111 km |
| 2020 | Sarai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 187 km |
| 2018 | Keni | Category 2 | 98 mph | 130 km |
| 2016 | Winston | Category 5 | 173 mph | 39 km |
| 2013 | Evan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 27 km |
| 2010 | Mick | Category 1 | 69 mph | 36 km |
| 2008 | Daman | Category 3 | 115 mph | 235 km |
| 2003 | Ami | Category 2 | 86 mph | 279 km |
| 1997 | Gavin | Category 4 | 115 mph | 39 km |
| 1997 | June | Category 1 | 58 mph | 197 km |
| 1993 | Joni | Category 3 | — | 62 km |
| 1993 | Kina | Category 2 | — | 92 km |
| 1992 | Fran | Category 3 | 104 mph | 280 km |
| 1991 | Sina | Category 4 | 86 mph | 78 km |
| 1986 | Martin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 246 km |
| 1985 | Hina | Category 4 | 138 mph | 105 km |
| 1985 | Nigel | Category 3 | 92 mph | 49 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1953 | FIJI ISLANDS | Eruption + Earthquake | 15.0 m | 8 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nabukelevu (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nabukelevu | Lava dome(s) | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1660 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in |
Lautoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 76.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.3") and July the driest (2.6").