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Weather & Climate in Safotulafai, Samoa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Safotulafai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 103.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 35.3 sq mi (91.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.6715°N, 172.1777°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Apia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| May 3, 1993 | 97 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa | M5.4 | 122 km | 23 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 124 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2009 | 113 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa | M5.0 | 138 km | 40 km |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 105 km S of Matavai, Samoa | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 93 km S of Matavai, Samoa | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa | M4.9 | 97 km | 38 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 41 km NNW of Safotu, Samoa | M4.8 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 72 km S of Matavai, Samoa | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2009 | 103 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa | M4.8 | 126 km | 60 km |
| May 9, 2024 | 8 km SE of Samamea, Samoa | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 105 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa | M4.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Nov 20, 2009 | 127 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa | M4.7 | 150 km | 27 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 84 km WSW of Asau, Samoa | M4.7 | 126 km | 39 km |
| Jul 24, 1996 | 115 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa | M4.7 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 2024 | 96 km S of Gataivai, Samoa | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 97 km S of Matavai, Samoa | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 121 km SW of Lotofag?, Samoa | M4.6 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 39 km NNE of Lufilufi, Samoa | M4.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 110 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa | M4.6 | 133 km | 40 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 129 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa | M4.5 | 147 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Amos | Category 2 | 92 mph | 58 km |
| 2005 | Olaf | Category 5 | 132 mph | 144 km |
| 1998 | Ron | Category 4 | 132 mph | 253 km |
| 1992 | Val | Category 4 | 104 mph | 36 km |
| 1987 | Tusi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 252 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1907 | MATAVANU VOLCANO | Astronomical | 3.6 m | — | 38 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Savai'i (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Savai'i | Shield | 1,858 m (6,096 ft) | 1911 | 38 km |
| Upolu | Shield | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Tutuila | Tuff cone(s) | 653 m (2,142 ft) | 440 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 20.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 14.0 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 12.7 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 16.7 in |
Safotulafai has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 136.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (20.3") and July the driest (6.1").