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Weather & Climate in Sola, Vanuatu
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 102 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 137.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 102 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.8761°N, 167.5517°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Efate |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,750 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Oct 7, 2009 | 148 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu | M7.7 | 149 km | 45 km |
| Oct 7, 2009 | 143 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu | M7.4 | 144 km | 31 km |
| Feb 6, 1999 | 146 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu | M7.3 | 147 km | 90 km |
| May 27, 2010 | 100 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu | M7.2 | 100 km | 31 km |
| Jan 9, 2001 | 16 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M7.1 | 124 km | 103 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | 23 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M7.0 | 139 km | 29 km |
| Nov 15, 1997 | 34 km ESE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M7.0 | 142 km | 123 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 17 km N of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M6.9 | 124 km | 93 km |
| Apr 3, 2016 | 82 km NNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M6.9 | 90 km | 26 km |
| May 9, 2017 | 59 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M6.8 | 81 km | 169 km |
| Oct 15, 1992 | 68 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M6.8 | 117 km | 25 km |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 104 km W of Sola, Vanuatu | M6.7 | 104 km | 28 km |
| Dec 21, 2012 | 59 km SSW of Sola, Vanuatu | M6.7 | 59 km | 201 km |
| Jun 10, 1996 | 63 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu | M6.7 | 63 km | 200 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 62 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu | M6.7 | 62 km | 176 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 52 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu | M6.7 | 52 km | 206 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 102 km WSW of Sola, Vanuatu | M6.7 | 102 km | 24 km |
| Mar 17, 1996 | 44 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M6.7 | 96 km | 164 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 94 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu | M6.6 | 95 km | 35 km |
| Mar 15, 1990 | 20 km ESE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M6.5 | 144 km | 132 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 | Lola | Category 4 | 132 mph | 169 km |
| 2023 | Judy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 115 km |
| 2020 | Harold | Category 5 | 144 mph | 204 km |
| 2018 | Hola | Category 1 | — | 289 km |
| 2017 | Donna | Category 2 | 92 mph | 129 km |
| 2015 | Pam | Category 5 | 150 mph | 226 km |
| 2007 | Xavier | Category 4 | 109 mph | 173 km |
| 2007 | Becky | Category 1 | 69 mph | 277 km |
| 2004 | Ivy | Category 3 | 104 mph | 115 km |
| 2003 | Zoe | Category 5 | 150 mph | 235 km |
| 2001 | Paula | Category 1 | 92 mph | 220 km |
| 1999 | Dani | Category 3 | 92 mph | 106 km |
| 1998 | Susan | Category 5 | 144 mph | 266 km |
| 1998 | Zuman | Category 3 | 92 mph | 39 km |
| 1996 | Beti | Category 1 | — | 285 km |
| 1993 | Prema | Category 4 | — | 285 km |
| 1993 | Nina | Category 1 | — | 269 km |
| 1992 | Betsy | Category 2 | 92 mph | 265 km |
| 1992 | Tia | Category 2 | 86 mph | 158 km |
| 1992 | Innis | Category 1 | 58 mph | 168 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 149 km |
| 1987 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 37 km |
| 2023 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 132 km |
| 2010 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 100 km |
| 2016 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1980 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1953 | CORAL SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| 1910 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suretamatai (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suretamatai | Complex | 921 m (3,022 ft) | 1966 | 12 km |
| Motlav | Stratovolcano | 411 m (1,348 ft) | Unknown | 26 km |
| Gaua | Stratovolcano | 797 m (2,615 ft) | 2011 | 44 km |
| Ambae | Shield | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) | 2018 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 15.3 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 15.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 15.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 11.9 in |
Sola has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 137.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (15.5") and August the driest (7.1").