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Weather & Climate in Longomapu, Tonga

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Longomapu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Coordinates-18.6446°N, 174.0579°W
TimezonePacific/Tongatapu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.8"
63% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 10.71"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,483 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

Jul 2, 2023 132 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.9 127 km 229 km
May 26, 2024 70 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga M6.6 113 km 137 km
Oct 1, 2024 125 km SE of Neiafu, Tonga M6.6 132 km 10 km
Apr 28, 2012 76 km W of Neiafu, Tonga M6.6 68 km 135 km
May 14, 2025 142 km W of Neiafu, Tonga M6.4 135 km 260 km
Sep 24, 2016 118 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.4 111 km 202 km
Jan 18, 2024 148 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga M6.4 147 km 209 km
May 11, 2013 140 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.4 134 km 213 km
Jun 4, 2022 129 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.3 123 km 237 km
May 20, 1990 135 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.3 128 km 232 km
Jan 8, 1991 81 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga M6.2 86 km 33 km
May 8, 2002 99 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.2 95 km 131 km
Sep 4, 2010 141 km N of Neiafu, Tonga M6.1 142 km 69 km
Feb 24, 1994 139 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.1 138 km 124 km
Aug 25, 1995 150 km W of Neiafu, Tonga M6.0 142 km 225 km
May 27, 2023 Tonga M6.0 120 km 222 km
Apr 14, 2004 107 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.0 103 km 144 km
Jan 5, 1999 18 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.0 16 km 33 km
Jan 3, 1997 82 km NW of Pangai, Tonga M6.0 104 km 140 km
May 5, 2006 31 km W of Pangai, Tonga M5.9 146 km 35 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2014 Ian Category 4 127 mph 70 km
2006 Vaianu Category 1 75 mph 297 km
2002 Waka Category 3 18 km
1999 Cora Category 2 92 mph 230 km
1998 Ron Category 4 132 mph 109 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1865 TONGA ISLANDS Earthquake 1.3 m 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tofua (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tofua Caldera 515 m (1,690 ft) 2014 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in Warmest
February 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 10.7 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in
May 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Coldest
September 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
October 76°F (24°C) 5.7 in
November 78°F (25°C) 6.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in

Longomapu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 81.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.7") and July the driest (3.9").

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