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Weather & Climate in Vaileka, Fiji
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vaileka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 100.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 156 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 999.0 sq mi (2,587.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.3789°N, 178.1533°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Fiji |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
213 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 | 25 km | 595 km |
| Nov 22, 2001 | 145 km W of Labasa, Fiji | M6.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2001 | 141 km W of Labasa, Fiji | M6.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | 36 km ENE of Suva, Fiji | M6.2 | 92 km | 666 km |
| Jun 18, 1996 | 139 km WNW of Labasa, Fiji | M6.0 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 1995 | 105 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji | M5.9 | 141 km | 43 km |
| Sep 5, 2001 | 146 km NNE of Ba, Fiji | M5.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 141 km NNE of Ba, Fiji | M5.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2001 | 129 km W of Labasa, Fiji | M5.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1995 | 143 km N of Ba, Fiji | M5.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2009 | 113 km WNW of Labasa, Fiji | M5.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 96 km NNW of Ba, Fiji | M5.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 113 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 93 km W of Labasa, Fiji | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | 135 km N of Ba, Fiji | M5.5 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 2002 | 51 km WNW of Levuka, Fiji | M5.5 | 93 km | 639 km |
| Mar 24, 1991 | 87 km NNW of Ba, Fiji | M5.5 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 112 km NNE of Ba, Fiji | M5.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Dec 27, 1996 | Fiji | M5.5 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 2023 | 126 km N of Ba, Fiji | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
27 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 | 220 km |
| 2021 | Yasa | Category 5 | 144 mph | 118 km |
| 2021 | Ana | Category 1 | 63 mph | 84 km |
| 2020 | Harold | Category 4 | 109 mph | 171 km |
| 2020 | Sarai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 254 km |
| 2018 | Keni | Category 2 | 98 mph | 180 km |
| 2016 | Winston | Category 5 | 173 mph | 40 km |
| 2013 | Evan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 62 km |
| 2010 | Mick | Category 1 | 69 mph | 60 km |
| 2008 | Daman | Category 3 | 115 mph | 209 km |
| 2003 | Ami | Category 3 | 92 mph | 201 km |
| 1997 | Gavin | Category 4 | 109 mph | 81 km |
| 1997 | June | Category 1 | 58 mph | 205 km |
| 1993 | Joni | Category 3 | — | 137 km |
| 1993 | Kina | Category 2 | — | 21 km |
| 1992 | Fran | Category 3 | 92 mph | 287 km |
| 1991 | Sina | Category 4 | 86 mph | 128 km |
| 1987 | Raja | Category 2 | 92 mph | 230 km |
| 1986 | Martin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 183 km |
| 1985 | Hina | Category 4 | 127 mph | 175 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 | 103 km |
| 1975 | FIJI ISLANDS | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nabukelevu (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nabukelevu | Lava dome(s) | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1660 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in |
Vaileka has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 100.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.3") and July the driest (3.9").