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Weather & Climate in Si’umu, Samoa

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

Si’umu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 92.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area47.8 sq mi (123.8 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates-14.0094°N, 171.7768°W
TimezonePacific/Apia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.0"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 17.17"
Driest Month (Jun) 6.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Apr 6, 1990 133 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.6 133 km 33 km
May 3, 1993 97 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.4 141 km 23 km
Sep 29, 2009 124 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.2 127 km 10 km
Jun 26, 2009 140 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.2 140 km 48 km
Jul 26, 1999 138 km S of Matavai, Samoa M5.1 142 km 33 km
Oct 28, 1994 110 km S of Matavai, Samoa M5.1 113 km 33 km
Aug 25, 2009 134 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.1 134 km 10 km
Sep 29, 2009 130 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.1 130 km 10 km
Apr 23, 2009 113 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.0 115 km 40 km
Oct 3, 1995 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa M4.9 54 km 38 km
Sep 29, 2009 148 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 149 km 10 km
May 2, 2024 127 km S of Lotofagā, Samoa M4.9 126 km 10 km
Apr 27, 2024 105 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 107 km 10 km
Sep 17, 2024 93 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 96 km 10 km
Oct 18, 2009 134 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 135 km 12 km
Jul 5, 2006 149 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 149 km 36 km
Jan 5, 1999 140 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.9 140 km 33 km
Jan 10, 1990 41 km NNW of Safotu, Samoa M4.8 132 km 33 km
Sep 29, 2009 128 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.8 128 km 10 km
Jun 30, 1996 137 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.8 150 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 112 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 132 mph 148 km
1998 Ron Category 4 115 mph 296 km
1992 Val Category 4 104 mph 21 km
1987 Tusi Category 3 92 mph 216 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 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Upolu (10 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 10 km
Savai'i Shield 1,858 m (6,096 ft) 1911 92 km
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 17.2 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 13.7 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in
April 80°F (26°C) 9.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in
June 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
August 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in Coldest
September 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 13.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in
December 80°F (26°C) 14.5 in

Si’umu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 129.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (17.2") and June the driest (6.7").

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