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Weather & Climate in Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mata-Utu 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 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 118.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 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 | 130 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.2816°N, 176.1745°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Wallis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Nov 19, 1997 | 138 km SSE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | M5.7 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 123 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | M5.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2009 | 145 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | M5.4 | 146 km | 35 km |
| Apr 9, 1991 | 146 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | M5.2 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 134 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | M5.1 | 135 km | 35 km |
| Oct 27, 2009 | 139 km SSW of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2021 | 117 km E of Alo, Wallis and Futuna | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2008 | 146 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 146 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | M4.7 | 147 km | 300 km |
| Nov 29, 2013 | 137 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1993 | 116 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | M4.7 | 118 km | 13 km |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 137 km ENE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | M4.5 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 136 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | M4.4 | 138 km | 319 km |
| Mar 4, 1999 | 98 km SSE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | M4.4 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jul 25, 2014 | 14 km N of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | M4.4 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 111 km SSE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1999 | 142 km SSE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | M4.2 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 96 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | M4.2 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 1995 | 133 km ESE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | M4.2 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Sep 29, 2011 | 49 km E of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | M4.2 | 50 km | 10 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Amos | Category 2 | 92 mph | 100 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 69 mph | 277 km |
| 2005 | Olaf | Category 4 | 109 mph | 253 km |
| 2002 | Waka | Category 2 | — | 19 km |
| 1998 | Ron | Category 5 | 144 mph | 53 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wallis Islands (2 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wallis Islands | Shield(s) | 143 m (469 ft) | Unknown | 2 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 10.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 13.7 in |
Mata-Utu has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in August to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 118.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.8") and July the driest (5.8").