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Weather & Climate in Levuka, Fiji
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Levuka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 139 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 110.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 139 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 4,320.0 sq mi (11,188.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.0667°N, 179.3167°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Fiji |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
84 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 | 139 km | 595 km |
| Apr 24, 1993 | 60 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji | M6.3 | 60 km | 599 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | 36 km ENE of Suva, Fiji | M6.2 | 61 km | 666 km |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 80 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji | M5.7 | 81 km | 606 km |
| Jan 28, 2007 | 68 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji | M5.6 | 69 km | 568 km |
| Jan 5, 2002 | 51 km WNW of Levuka, Fiji | M5.5 | 52 km | 639 km |
| Oct 26, 1992 | 49 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji | M5.4 | 49 km | 629 km |
| Apr 6, 2003 | Fiji | M5.3 | 56 km | 602 km |
| Mar 22, 2002 | 51 km S of Suva, Fiji | M5.3 | 106 km | 557 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 32 km NE of Levuka, Fiji | M5.2 | 33 km | 35 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 27 km SSE of Suva, Fiji | M5.2 | 86 km | 656 km |
| Oct 13, 2013 | 102 km SSE of Suva, Fiji | M5.1 | 108 km | 58 km |
| Jun 17, 1994 | 99 km NE of Levuka, Fiji | M4.9 | 100 km | 568 km |
| Nov 9, 2009 | 90 km N of Suva, Fiji | M4.9 | 114 km | 607 km |
| Sep 25, 1997 | 76 km NNE of Levuka, Fiji | M4.8 | 76 km | 550 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | 44 km NE of Suva, Fiji | M4.8 | 60 km | 600 km |
| Jun 29, 2005 | 41 km NNW of Suva, Fiji | M4.8 | 110 km | 525 km |
| Dec 6, 2000 | 89 km SW of Labasa, Fiji | M4.7 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2005 | 43 km NW of Suva, Fiji | M4.7 | 125 km | 526 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 132 km SSE of Suva, Fiji | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
24 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Mal | Category 1 | 75 mph | 283 km |
| 2021 | Yasa | Category 4 | 144 mph | 130 km |
| 2021 | Ana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 94 km |
| 2020 | Harold | Category 4 | 121 mph | 144 km |
| 2020 | Tino | Category 1 | 63 mph | 275 km |
| 2020 | Sarai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 232 km |
| 2018 | Keni | Category 2 | 98 mph | 165 km |
| 2016 | Winston | Category 5 | 173 mph | 85 km |
| 2013 | Evan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 206 km |
| 2010 | Mick | Category 1 | 69 mph | 119 km |
| 2008 | Daman | Category 3 | 115 mph | 277 km |
| 2003 | Ami | Category 3 | 92 mph | 104 km |
| 1997 | Gavin | Category 4 | 109 mph | 223 km |
| 1993 | Joni | Category 3 | — | 172 km |
| 1993 | Kina | Category 2 | — | 41 km |
| 1991 | Sina | Category 4 | 86 mph | 83 km |
| 1987 | Raja | Category 2 | 92 mph | 137 km |
| 1986 | Martin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 173 km |
| 1985 | Hina | Category 4 | 127 mph | 244 km |
| 1985 | Nigel | Category 3 | 52 mph | 68 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 121 km |
| 1975 | FIJI ISLANDS | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nabukelevu (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nabukelevu | Lava dome(s) | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1660 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 13.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 9.5 in |
Levuka has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 110.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.2") and July the driest (5.4").