Atua, Samoa
Lata
Lata is a locality in Atua, Samoa, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time07:17
14.05° S, 171.45° WElevation 10 mUTC+13 · Samoa Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 25°
Rain this month399mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Lata at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:56 · 18:2612 h 30 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:39Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in March
Coolest month25°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthNovember
472 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
255 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Lata
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 18 km/h · humidity 73%
Today23 Oct27°25°
Sat24 Oct26°24°6.9 mm
Sun25 Oct26°25°2.1 mm
Mon26 Oct26°24°4.9 mm
Tue27 Oct27°24°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct27°25°5.9 mm
Thu29 Oct27°25°12.3 mm
Fri30 Oct25°25°10.7 mm
Sat31 Oct27°25°5 mm
When to go to Lata
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 45 | 46 | 47 | 51 | 55 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 58 | 52 | 48 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 613 | 515 | 441 | 385 | 402 | 274 | 278 | 255 | 349 | 399 | 472 | 542 |
| Wet days | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 25 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Lata
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Samoa seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Lata
Earthquakes around Lata
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195014magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record7within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Poutasi 140 km ↓1967 · 147 km
5.6Tafitoala 132 km ↓1990 · 143 km
5.6Poutasi 128 km ↓1975 · 134 km
5.4Lalomanu 93 km ↓1984 · 93 km
Tsunamis · Lata
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lata.
What is the hottest month in Lata?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Lata?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lata?
November is the wettest month with about 472 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Lata?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 28°C.