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Weather & Climate in Navua, Fiji
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Navua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 150 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 104.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 76.8°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 150 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 879.1 sq mi (2,276.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.2227°N, 178.1700°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Fiji |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 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 | 111 km | 595 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | 36 km ENE of Suva, Fiji | M6.2 | 66 km | 666 km |
| Feb 2, 1990 | 84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji | M6.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 1998 | 140 km SSW of Suva, Fiji | M5.7 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji | M5.5 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Jan 5, 2002 | 51 km WNW of Levuka, Fiji | M5.5 | 87 km | 639 km |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 76 km SW of Nadi, Fiji | M5.4 | 132 km | 16 km |
| Mar 22, 2002 | 51 km S of Suva, Fiji | M5.3 | 54 km | 557 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 27 km SSE of Suva, Fiji | M5.2 | 45 km | 656 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 32 km NE of Levuka, Fiji | M5.2 | 148 km | 35 km |
| Oct 13, 2013 | 102 km SSE of Suva, Fiji | M5.1 | 112 km | 58 km |
| May 20, 2009 | 139 km S of Nadi, Fiji | M5.0 | 118 km | 35 km |
| Mar 14, 2011 | 140 km S of Suva, Fiji | M5.0 | 132 km | 35 km |
| Nov 9, 2009 | 90 km N of Suva, Fiji | M4.9 | 108 km | 607 km |
| Dec 28, 1996 | 156 km SSW of Suva, Fiji | M4.9 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2005 | 41 km NNW of Suva, Fiji | M4.8 | 51 km | 525 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | 44 km NE of Suva, Fiji | M4.8 | 74 km | 600 km |
| Dec 6, 2000 | 89 km SW of Labasa, Fiji | M4.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Nov 2, 1998 | 131 km SW of Suva, Fiji | M4.7 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 119 km S of Sigatoka, Fiji | M4.7 | 130 km | 32 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 | 174 km |
| 2021 | Yasa | Category 4 | 144 mph | 196 km |
| 2021 | Ana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 28 km |
| 2020 | Harold | Category 4 | 109 mph | 81 km |
| 2020 | Sarai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 173 km |
| 2018 | Keni | Category 2 | 98 mph | 87 km |
| 2016 | Winston | Category 5 | 173 mph | 89 km |
| 2013 | Evan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 116 km |
| 2010 | Mick | Category 1 | 69 mph | 4 km |
| 2003 | Ami | Category 3 | 92 mph | 226 km |
| 2001 | Paula | Category 3 | 104 mph | 269 km |
| 1997 | Gavin | Category 4 | 115 mph | 139 km |
| 1997 | June | Category 1 | 58 mph | 287 km |
| 1993 | Joni | Category 3 | - | 73 km |
| 1993 | Kina | Category 2 | - | 107 km |
| 1991 | Sina | Category 4 | 86 mph | 42 km |
| 1987 | Raja | Category 2 | 92 mph | 253 km |
| 1986 | Martin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 1985 | Hina | Category 4 | 127 mph | 136 km |
| 1985 | Nigel | Category 3 | 52 mph | 104 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 | 9 km |
| 1975 | FIJI ISLANDS | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nabukelevu (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nabukelevu | Lava dome(s) | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1660 | 102 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 8.6 in |
Navua has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 104.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.4") and July the driest (5.2").