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Weather & Climate in Pangai, Tonga
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pangai 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 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.1 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 | 76.5°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 394/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.8147°N, 174.3542°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tongatapu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,571 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| May 3, 2006 | 2006 Tonga Earthquake | M8.0 | 48 km | 55 km |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 61 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga | M7.0 | 62 km | 29 km |
| Aug 25, 2024 | 75 km W of Pangai, Tonga | M6.9 | 75 km | 96 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 74 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga | M6.8 | 75 km | 13 km |
| Nov 24, 2009 | 104 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga | M6.8 | 105 km | 18 km |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 76 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | M6.6 | 131 km | 135 km |
| May 26, 2024 | 70 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | M6.6 | 73 km | 137 km |
| Feb 7, 1997 | 111 km E of Pangai, Tonga | M6.4 | 112 km | 28 km |
| Feb 3, 1999 | 54 km S of Pangai, Tonga | M6.3 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 72 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga | M6.2 | 73 km | 17 km |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 149 km SE of Pangai, Tonga | M6.2 | 150 km | 38 km |
| Apr 5, 2004 | 81 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga | M6.2 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Jan 24, 1999 | 37 km NE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | M6.1 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 2017 | 103 km SE of Pangai, Tonga | M6.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1995 | 64 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | M6.1 | 150 km | 19 km |
| Mar 5, 2006 | 122 km NNW of Nuku‘alofa, Tonga | M6.1 | 141 km | 206 km |
| Apr 26, 2014 | 56 km NE of Kolonga, Tonga | M6.1 | 111 km | 45 km |
| Mar 19, 2005 | 65 km S of Pangai, Tonga | M6.1 | 66 km | 18 km |
| Jan 1, 1996 | 65 km S of Pangai, Tonga | M6.0 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 73 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga | M6.0 | 74 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Pola | Category 1 | 69 mph | 293 km |
| 2014 | Ian | Category 4 | 127 mph | 28 km |
| 2006 | Vaianu | Category 1 | 81 mph | 256 km |
| 2002 | Waka | Category 3 | — | 106 km |
| 2000 | Mona | Category 1 | 75 mph | 230 km |
| 1999 | Cora | Category 2 | 92 mph | 131 km |
| 1998 | Ron | Category 4 | 127 mph | 179 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 22.0 m (72 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | TONGA ISLANDS | Astronomical | 22.0 m | 6 | 134 km |
| 1865 | TONGA ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 96 km |
| 2022 | TONGA ISLANDS | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 134 km |
| 2006 | TONGA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 48 km |
| 2022 | TONGA ISLANDS | Astronomical | 0.2 m | — | 134 km |
| 1948 | TONGA TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 137 km |
| 2025 | TONGA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 74 km |
| 1892 | TOFUA | Astronomical | — | — | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tofua (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tofua | Caldera | 515 m (1,690 ft) | 2014 | 75 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 8.4 in |
Pangai has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 80.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (3.7").