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Weather & Climate in Vaiaau, French Polynesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vaiaau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.8596°N, 151.4802°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.6.
| Aug 15, 2007 | 8 km N of Vaitape, French Polynesia | M2.6 | 56 km | 10 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1998 | Martin | Category 3 | 98 mph | 166 km |
| 1998 | Osea | Category 2 | 92 mph | 67 km |
| 1992 | Wasa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 157 km |
| 1983 | Veena | Category 3 | 115 mph | 275 km |
| 1983 | Rewa | Category 2 | 115 mph | 114 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
Vaiaau has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 79.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (4.1").