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Weather & Climate in Sagone, Samoa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sagone has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 131.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 109.4 sq mi (283.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.6873°N, 172.6186°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Apia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
75 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jun 2, 2018 | 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa | M5.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2004 | 137 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga | M5.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa | M5.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 137 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa | M5.7 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa | M5.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 136 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga | M5.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2018 | 133 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga | M5.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1993 | 97 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa | M5.4 | 91 km | 23 km |
| Apr 5, 2019 | 139 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 124 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 156 km WSW of Asau, Samoa | M5.2 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 1990 | 146 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa | M5.1 | 137 km | 37 km |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 133 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1990 | 142 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga | M5.0 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 137 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2009 | 113 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa | M5.0 | 139 km | 40 km |
| Sep 15, 2015 | 139 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa | M5.0 | 145 km | 24 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | 135 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa | M5.0 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | Samoa Islands region | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1995 | 148 km SW of Asau, Samoa | M4.9 | 139 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 | 59 km |
| 2005 | Olaf | Category 5 | 132 mph | 167 km |
| 1998 | Ron | Category 5 | 144 mph | 240 km |
| 1992 | Val | Category 4 | 104 mph | 16 km |
| 1987 | Tusi | Category 2 | 75 mph | 299 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 | — | 13 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Savai'i (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Savai'i | Shield | 1,858 m (6,096 ft) | 1911 | 13 km |
| Upolu | Shield | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| West Mata | Submarine | -1,174 m (-3,852 ft) | 2009 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 19.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 14.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 13.7 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 11.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 16.6 in |
Sagone has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in August to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 132.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (19.7") and July the driest (6.0").