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Weather & Climate in Sigatoka, Fiji
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sigatoka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 303.2 sq mi (785.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.1431°N, 177.5069°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Fiji |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
105 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 | 133 km | 595 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | 36 km ENE of Suva, Fiji | M6.2 | 132 km | 666 km |
| Feb 2, 1990 | 84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji | M6.0 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 128 km W of Nadi, Fiji | M6.0 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2017 | 154 km SW of Nadi, Fiji | M5.9 | 144 km | 4 km |
| Nov 2, 1998 | 140 km SSW of Suva, Fiji | M5.7 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 2002 | 51 km WNW of Levuka, Fiji | M5.5 | 150 km | 639 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji | M5.5 | 77 km | 8 km |
| Mar 24, 1991 | 87 km NNW of Ba, Fiji | M5.5 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 76 km SW of Nadi, Fiji | M5.4 | 65 km | 16 km |
| Mar 22, 2002 | 51 km S of Suva, Fiji | M5.3 | 116 km | 557 km |
| Nov 1, 2001 | 92 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji | M5.3 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 1991 | 138 km WSW of Nadi, Fiji | M5.2 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2003 | 80 km N of Ba, Fiji | M5.2 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 2011 | 121 km W of Nadi, Fiji | M5.2 | 140 km | 35 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 27 km SSE of Suva, Fiji | M5.2 | 114 km | 656 km |
| Jan 14, 2017 | 123 km SW of Nadi, Fiji | M5.1 | 114 km | 26 km |
| Feb 18, 1991 | 135 km SW of Nadi, Fiji | M5.1 | 125 km | 27 km |
| May 30, 2017 | 160 km SSW of Nadi, Fiji | M5.0 | 131 km | 36 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 185 km S of Nadi, Fiji | M5.0 | 150 km | 60 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
25 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Mal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 114 km |
| 2021 | Yasa | Category 4 | 144 mph | 227 km |
| 2021 | Ana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 95 km |
| 2020 | Harold | Category 4 | 109 mph | 80 km |
| 2020 | Sarai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 145 km |
| 2018 | Keni | Category 2 | 98 mph | 82 km |
| 2016 | Winston | Category 5 | 173 mph | 78 km |
| 2013 | Evan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 46 km |
| 2010 | Mick | Category 1 | 69 mph | 49 km |
| 2008 | Daman | Category 3 | 115 mph | 294 km |
| 2003 | Ami | Category 3 | 86 mph | 293 km |
| 2001 | Paula | Category 3 | 104 mph | 262 km |
| 1997 | Gavin | Category 4 | 115 mph | 84 km |
| 1997 | June | Category 1 | 58 mph | 255 km |
| 1993 | Joni | Category 3 | — | 28 km |
| 1993 | Kina | Category 2 | — | 128 km |
| 1991 | Sina | Category 4 | 86 mph | 28 km |
| 1986 | Martin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 1985 | Hina | Category 4 | 138 mph | 70 km |
| 1985 | Nigel | Category 3 | 92 mph | 105 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1953 | FIJI ISLANDS | Eruption + Earthquake | 15.0 m | 8 | 75 km |
| 1975 | FIJI ISLANDS | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nabukelevu (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nabukelevu | Lava dome(s) | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1660 | 120 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in |
Sigatoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 87.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.3") and July the driest (3.0").