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Weather & Climate in Savusavu, Fiji

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Savusavu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 136 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 112.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days136 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area4,320.0 sq mi (11,188.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-16.7794°N, 179.3356°W
TimezonePacific/Fiji

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.7"
197% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 14.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 5.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

161 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Nov 9, 2009 77 km ENE of Ba, Fiji M7.3 118 km 595 km
Apr 24, 1993 60 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji M6.3 133 km 599 km
Sep 14, 2000 89 km NNE of Labasa, Fiji M6.2 126 km 33 km
Nov 22, 2001 141 km W of Labasa, Fiji M6.2 149 km 10 km
Jan 2, 2002 36 km ENE of Suva, Fiji M6.2 148 km 666 km
Sep 3, 2001 129 km W of Labasa, Fiji M5.8 137 km 10 km
Jul 31, 2024 80 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji M5.7 119 km 606 km
Feb 15, 2020 104 km NE of Labasa, Fiji M5.7 138 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2009 113 km WNW of Labasa, Fiji M5.7 124 km 10 km
Jan 28, 2007 68 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji M5.6 122 km 568 km
Oct 28, 2002 58 km N of Labasa, Fiji M5.5 98 km 33 km
Jun 28, 2023 93 km W of Labasa, Fiji M5.5 105 km 10 km
Jan 5, 2002 51 km WNW of Levuka, Fiji M5.5 127 km 639 km
Jan 22, 2020 112 km NNE of Ba, Fiji M5.5 150 km 10 km
Dec 27, 1996 Fiji M5.5 150 km 33 km
Sep 10, 1993 94 km NE of Labasa, Fiji M5.4 129 km 10 km
Dec 24, 1992 120 km W of Labasa, Fiji M5.4 125 km 10 km
Oct 26, 1992 49 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji M5.4 133 km 629 km
Sep 28, 1990 106 km NNE of Ba, Fiji M5.3 126 km 33 km
Apr 6, 2003 Fiji M5.3 96 km 602 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Yasa Category 4 144 mph 4 km
2021 Ana Category 1 63 mph 177 km
2020 Harold Category 4 109 mph 281 km
2020 Tino Category 1 63 mph 221 km
2018 Keni Category 2 98 mph 279 km
2016 Winston Category 5 173 mph 58 km
2013 Evan Category 4 115 mph 110 km
2010 Mick Category 1 69 mph 199 km
2008 Daman Category 3 115 mph 137 km
2003 Ami Category 3 92 mph 75 km
1997 Gavin Category 4 115 mph 134 km
1997 June Category 1 58 mph 268 km
1993 Joni Category 3 273 km
1993 Kina Category 2 97 km
1992 Fran Category 2 86 mph 269 km
1991 Sina Category 4 86 mph 221 km
1987 Raja Category 2 92 mph 92 km
1986 Martin Category 1 75 mph 56 km
1985 Nigel Category 3 52 mph 102 km
1985 Eric Category 3 86 mph 183 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 13.3 in
February 80°F (27°C) 11.3 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 14.4 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 6.3 in
July 74°F (24°C) 5.8 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in Coldest
September 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
October 76°F (25°C) 8.3 in
November 78°F (25°C) 9.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in

Savusavu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 112.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.4") and July the driest (5.8").

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