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Weather & Climate in Nukunonu, Tokelau
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nukunonu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 143 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 110.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.8°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 143 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.2005°N, 171.8480°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Fakaofo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1998 | Ron | Category 3 | 98 mph | 244 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 13.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 11.1 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 11.4 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 9.1 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 15.1 in | Wettest |
Nukunonu has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 110.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.1") and July the driest (5.8").