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Weather & Climate in Papetoai, French Polynesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Papetoai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 553.8 sq mi (1,434.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.4954°N, 149.8744°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Aug 16, 2012 | 21 km NE of Faone, French Polynesia | M4.8 | 76 km | 16 km |
| Mar 17, 2008 | 38 km NE of Tautira, French Polynesia | M4.0 | 101 km | 10 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1998 | Martin | Category 3 | 92 mph | 244 km |
| 1998 | Osea | Category 2 | 92 mph | 180 km |
| 1998 | Veli | Category 1 | 52 mph | 217 km |
| 1992 | Wasa | Category 2 | 98 mph | 271 km |
| 1986 | Ima | Category 1 | 104 mph | 285 km |
| 1983 | Veena | Category 3 | 115 mph | 103 km |
| 1983 | Rewa | Category 2 | 115 mph | 141 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
Papetoai has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 73.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.8") and August the driest (3.4").