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Weather & Climate in Nasinu, Fiji

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

Nasinu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 150 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days150 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area927.7 sq mi (2,402.7 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates-18.0705°N, 178.5131°W
TimezonePacific/Fiji

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.9"
173% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 13.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 5.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

70 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 95 km 595 km
Apr 24, 1993 60 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji M6.3 143 km 599 km
Jan 2, 2002 36 km ENE of Suva, Fiji M6.2 26 km 666 km
Jan 28, 2007 68 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji M5.6 148 km 568 km
Jan 5, 2002 51 km WNW of Levuka, Fiji M5.5 47 km 639 km
Oct 26, 1992 49 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji M5.4 132 km 629 km
Apr 6, 2003 Fiji M5.3 121 km 602 km
Mar 22, 2002 51 km S of Suva, Fiji M5.3 60 km 557 km
Nov 26, 1992 27 km SSE of Suva, Fiji M5.2 33 km 656 km
Jul 29, 2010 32 km NE of Levuka, Fiji M5.2 108 km 35 km
Oct 13, 2013 102 km SSE of Suva, Fiji M5.1 106 km 58 km
Mar 14, 2011 140 km S of Suva, Fiji M5.0 150 km 35 km
Nov 9, 2009 90 km N of Suva, Fiji M4.9 83 km 607 km
Jun 29, 2005 41 km NNW of Suva, Fiji M4.8 37 km 525 km
Sep 25, 1997 76 km NNE of Levuka, Fiji M4.8 142 km 550 km
Jan 2, 2002 44 km NE of Suva, Fiji M4.8 34 km 600 km
Mar 4, 2008 132 km SSE of Suva, Fiji M4.7 139 km 10 km
Jun 29, 2005 43 km NW of Suva, Fiji M4.7 45 km 526 km
Dec 6, 2000 89 km SW of Labasa, Fiji M4.7 115 km 33 km
Nov 2, 1998 131 km SW of Suva, Fiji M4.7 143 km 33 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 214 km
2021 Yasa Category 5 144 mph 164 km
2021 Ana Category 1 75 mph 12 km
2020 Harold Category 4 109 mph 113 km
2020 Sarai Category 1 69 mph 207 km
2018 Keni Category 2 98 mph 112 km
2016 Winston Category 5 173 mph 77 km
2013 Evan Category 4 115 mph 137 km
2010 Mick Category 1 69 mph 36 km
2008 Daman Category 3 115 mph 286 km
2003 Ami Category 3 92 mph 189 km
2001 Paula Category 3 104 mph 299 km
1997 Gavin Category 4 115 mph 160 km
1997 June Category 1 58 mph 290 km
1993 Joni Category 3 111 km
1993 Kina Category 2 77 km
1991 Sina Category 4 86 mph 59 km
1987 Raja Category 2 92 mph 213 km
1986 Martin Category 1 75 mph 223 km
1985 Hina Category 4 127 mph 174 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 42 km
1975 FIJI ISLANDS Eruption + Earthquake 0.3 m 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nabukelevu (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nabukelevu Lava dome(s) 805 m (2,641 ft) 1660 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in
February 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 13.7 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 13.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in
September 74°F (24°C) 6.0 in
October 76°F (25°C) 7.4 in
November 78°F (26°C) 8.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in

Nasinu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 103.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.7") and July the driest (5.2").

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