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Weather & Climate in Vatukoula, Fiji
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vatukoula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 147 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 147 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 7,456.6 sq mi (19,312.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.5014°N, 177.8498°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Fiji |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
194 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 | 59 km | 595 km |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 130 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji | M6.5 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Nov 22, 2001 | 145 km W of Labasa, Fiji | M6.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2001 | 141 km W of Labasa, Fiji | M6.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | 36 km ENE of Suva, Fiji | M6.2 | 109 km | 666 km |
| Feb 2, 1990 | 84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji | M6.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2001 | 146 km NNE of Ba, Fiji | M5.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1995 | 105 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji | M5.9 | 122 km | 43 km |
| Sep 3, 2001 | 129 km W of Labasa, Fiji | M5.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 141 km NNE of Ba, Fiji | M5.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1995 | 143 km N of Ba, Fiji | M5.7 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 96 km NNW of Ba, Fiji | M5.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 113 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji | M5.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2002 | 51 km WNW of Levuka, Fiji | M5.5 | 116 km | 639 km |
| Mar 24, 1991 | 87 km NNW of Ba, Fiji | M5.5 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji | M5.5 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Mar 11, 2023 | 126 km N of Ba, Fiji | M5.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | 135 km N of Ba, Fiji | M5.5 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 112 km NNE of Ba, Fiji | M5.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 76 km SW of Nadi, Fiji | M5.4 | 133 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
26 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 | 188 km |
| 2021 | Yasa | Category 5 | 144 mph | 149 km |
| 2021 | Ana | Category 1 | 63 mph | 89 km |
| 2020 | Harold | Category 4 | 109 mph | 149 km |
| 2020 | Sarai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 225 km |
| 2018 | Keni | Category 2 | 98 mph | 161 km |
| 2016 | Winston | Category 5 | 173 mph | 5 km |
| 2013 | Evan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 43 km |
| 2010 | Mick | Category 1 | 69 mph | 34 km |
| 2008 | Daman | Category 3 | 115 mph | 223 km |
| 2003 | Ami | Category 3 | 86 mph | 235 km |
| 1997 | Gavin | Category 4 | 115 mph | 67 km |
| 1997 | June | Category 1 | 58 mph | 200 km |
| 1993 | Joni | Category 3 | — | 104 km |
| 1993 | Kina | Category 2 | — | 50 km |
| 1992 | Fran | Category 3 | 92 mph | 290 km |
| 1991 | Sina | Category 4 | 86 mph | 106 km |
| 1987 | Raja | Category 2 | 92 mph | 265 km |
| 1986 | Martin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 210 km |
| 1985 | Hina | Category 4 | 138 mph | 142 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 | 96 km |
| 1975 | FIJI ISLANDS | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nabukelevu (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nabukelevu | Lava dome(s) | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1660 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 14.3 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 12.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 11.3 in |
Vatukoula has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 109.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (15.9") and July the driest (3.7").