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Weather & Climate in Saratamata, Vanuatu
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saratamata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 98.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.2903°N, 167.9668°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Efate |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,308 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Nov 26, 1999 | 92 km ESE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | M7.5 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 56 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu | M7.2 | 46 km | 120 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 37 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu | M7.2 | 54 km | 126 km |
| Jan 9, 2001 | 16 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M7.1 | 95 km | 103 km |
| Oct 4, 2000 | 29 km WNW of Luganville, Vanuatu | M7.0 | 114 km | 23 km |
| Nov 15, 1997 | 34 km ESE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M7.0 | 66 km | 123 km |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 3 km NW of Norsup, Vanuatu | M7.0 | 105 km | 24 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | 23 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M7.0 | 123 km | 29 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 17 km N of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M6.9 | 108 km | 93 km |
| May 9, 2017 | 59 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M6.8 | 101 km | 169 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 51 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | M6.8 | 60 km | 150 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 52 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu | M6.7 | 138 km | 206 km |
| Dec 21, 2012 | 59 km SSW of Sola, Vanuatu | M6.7 | 128 km | 201 km |
| Mar 17, 1996 | 44 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M6.7 | 97 km | 164 km |
| Jul 31, 2019 | 63 km E of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | M6.6 | 101 km | 181 km |
| Aug 22, 1999 | 66 km E of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | M6.6 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 1990 | 20 km ESE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M6.5 | 80 km | 132 km |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 32 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M6.5 | 68 km | 122 km |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 96 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M6.4 | 62 km | 13 km |
| Feb 19, 2015 | Vanuatu | M6.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
34 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Lola | Category 4 | 132 mph | 67 km |
| 2023 | Kevin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 224 km |
| 2023 | Judy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 41 km |
| 2020 | Harold | Category 5 | 144 mph | 59 km |
| 2018 | Hola | Category 3 | 104 mph | 168 km |
| 2017 | Donna | Category 4 | 86 mph | 290 km |
| 2017 | Cook | Category 1 | 69 mph | 296 km |
| 2015 | Pam | Category 5 | 155 mph | 134 km |
| 2011 | Atu | Category 4 | 104 mph | 213 km |
| 2008 | Funa | Category 1 | 63 mph | 286 km |
| 2007 | Xavier | Category 4 | 109 mph | 257 km |
| 2007 | Becky | Category 1 | 69 mph | 190 km |
| 2004 | Ivy | Category 3 | 104 mph | 21 km |
| 2001 | Paula | Category 2 | 98 mph | 163 km |
| 2001 | Sose | Category 1 | 69 mph | 197 km |
| 2000 | Iris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 165 km |
| 1999 | Dani | Category 3 | 92 mph | 109 km |
| 1998 | Susan | Category 5 | 144 mph | 209 km |
| 1998 | Zuman | Category 3 | 92 mph | 105 km |
| 1998 | Yali | Category 2 | 75 mph | 237 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2015 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 8.0 m | — | 128 km |
| 1965 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 100 km |
| 1999 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 10 | 129 km |
| 1965 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 142 km |
| 1987 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 136 km |
| 2023 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 34 km |
| 2016 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 105 km |
| 1980 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambae (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambae | Shield | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) | 2018 | 18 km |
| Ambrym | Pyroclastic shield | 1,334 m (4,377 ft) | 2018 | 108 km |
| Gaua | Stratovolcano | 797 m (2,615 ft) | 2011 | 124 km |
| Epi | Stratovolcano(es) | 833 m (2,733 ft) | 2004 | 160 km |
| Suretamatai | Complex | 921 m (3,022 ft) | 1966 | 174 km |
| Kuwae | Caldera | -2 m (-7 ft) | 1974 | 182 km |
| Motlav | Stratovolcano | 411 m (1,348 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 13.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 14.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | Driest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.2 in |
Saratamata has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in August to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 113.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.0") and September the driest (6.3").