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Weather & Climate in Siusega, Samoa

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

Siusega 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 299 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

Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Area47.8 sq mi (123.8 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates-13.8443°N, 171.8140°W
TimezonePacific/Apia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.0"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 21.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 6.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 6, 1990 133 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.6 149 km 33 km
May 3, 1993 97 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.4 144 km 23 km
Sep 29, 2009 124 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.2 140 km 10 km
Sep 29, 2009 130 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.1 146 km 10 km
Oct 28, 1994 110 km S of Matavai, Samoa M5.1 132 km 33 km
Apr 23, 2009 113 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.0 130 km 40 km
Sep 17, 2024 93 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 115 km 10 km
May 2, 2024 127 km S of Lotofagā, Samoa M4.9 144 km 10 km
Oct 3, 1995 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa M4.9 56 km 38 km
Apr 27, 2024 105 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 125 km 10 km
Jul 22, 2016 72 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 97 km 10 km
Sep 29, 2009 128 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.8 145 km 10 km
Oct 4, 2009 131 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.8 148 km 10 km
Jan 10, 1990 41 km NNW of Safotu, Samoa M4.8 117 km 33 km
May 10, 2014 111 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 131 km 26 km
Jan 11, 2009 103 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.8 141 km 60 km
Mar 30, 2014 105 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.7 122 km 33 km
Jan 30, 2024 96 km S of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 116 km 10 km
May 9, 2024 8 km SE of Samamea, Samoa M4.7 40 km 10 km
Dec 11, 1999 128 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.6 144 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 96 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 132 mph 134 km
1998 Ron Category 4 115 mph 277 km
1992 Val Category 4 104 mph 40 km
1987 Tusi Category 2 92 mph 218 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 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Upolu (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 14 km
Savai'i Shield 1,858 m (6,096 ft) 1911 81 km
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 21.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 16.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 14.9 in
April 76°F (25°C) 11.5 in
May 75°F (24°C) 10.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 7.2 in Coldest
September 74°F (24°C) 7.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 13.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 14.3 in
December 76°F (25°C) 17.9 in

Siusega has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 147.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (21.1") and July the driest (6.4").

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