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Colonia, Micronesia

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7,371 Population 55/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Colonia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 140 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 109.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days140 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area133.6 sq mi (345.9 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates9.5164°N, 138.1217°W
TimezonePacific/Chuuk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.9"
189% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.21"
Driest Month (Mar) 4.96"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 17, 2025.

Sep 26, 1993 54 km NNE of Colonia, Micronesia M6.3 55 km
Nov 19, 2013 80 km SE of Colonia, Micronesia M5.9 81 km
Oct 6, 2011 24 km NNE of Colonia, Micronesia M5.8 25 km
Jun 13, 1990 10 km SE of Colonia, Micronesia M5.6 11 km
Feb 8, 2008 11 km ESE of Colonia, Micronesia M5.4 12 km
Feb 26, 2021 117 km SSW of Colonia, Micronesia M5.4 118 km
Aug 25, 1993 123 km S of Colonia, Micronesia M5.3 124 km
Jun 21, 2020 38 km ENE of Colonia, Micronesia M5.3 38 km
Jan 20, 2014 56 km SSE of Colonia, Micronesia M5.2 57 km
Feb 7, 2023 State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia M5.2 34 km
Feb 7, 2023 34 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia M5.1 34 km
Feb 26, 2021 112 km SSW of Colonia, Micronesia M5.1 113 km
Jan 27, 2016 138 km SSW of Colonia, Micronesia M5.1 140 km
Jan 13, 2004 108 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia M5.0 108 km
Nov 19, 2013 95 km SE of Colonia, Micronesia M5.0 96 km
Feb 25, 2010 140 km SSW of Colonia, Micronesia M5.0 141 km
Jan 2, 2020 2 km ENE of Colonia, Micronesia M5.0 3 km
Feb 26, 2021 105 km S of Colonia, Micronesia M4.9 106 km
Jan 19, 2014 50 km S of Colonia, Micronesia M4.9 51 km
Aug 23, 2000 29 km NNE of Colonia, Micronesia M4.9 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

30 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Kammuri (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Kammuri Category 1 290 km
2016 Haima Category 2 161 km
2015 Maysak Category 5 108 km
2015 Noul Category 2 16 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 127 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 214 km
2009 Parma Category 2 152 km
2005 Nesat Category 4 191 km
2004 Sudal Category 4 38 km
2004 Nanmadol Category 2 21 km
2004 Dianmu Category 2 154 km
2003 Lupit Category 4 222 km
2003 Imbudo Category 1 228 km
2002 Mitag Category 3 81 km
1996 Fern Category 1 88 km
1993 Koryn Category 1 251 km
1990 Mike Category 4 80 km
1990 Percy Category 2 114 km
1990 Owen Category 1 283 km
1990 Page Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 14.2 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 12.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.0 in
November 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in
December 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in

Colonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.2") and March the driest (5.0").

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