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Weather & Climate in Tautira, French Polynesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tautira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 73.4 sq mi (190.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.7474°N, 149.1612°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Aug 16, 2012 | 21 km NE of Faone, French Polynesia | M4.8 | 23 km | 16 km |
| Mar 17, 2008 | 38 km NE of Tautira, French Polynesia | M4.0 | 39 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1998 | Martin | Category 2 | 92 mph | 276 km |
| 1998 | Osea | Category 2 | 92 mph | 227 km |
| 1998 | Veli | Category 1 | 58 mph | 194 km |
| 1986 | Ima | Category 1 | 104 mph | 284 km |
| 1983 | Nisha:orama | Category 3 | 115 mph | 277 km |
| 1983 | Veena | Category 3 | 115 mph | 39 km |
| 1983 | Rewa | Category 2 | 115 mph | 144 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 9.6 in |
Tautira has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 85.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.3") and July the driest (5.3").