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Fais, Micronesia

Yap State · Micronesia

Fais is a small town in Yap State, Micronesia with a population of 215. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

215 Population
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
98.3 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Chuuk Timezone

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About Fais

Fais

Fais är en kommunhuvudort i Mikronesiska federationen. Den ligger i kommunen Fais Municipality och delstaten Yap, i den västra delen av landet, 2 000 km väster om huvudstaden Palikir. Fais ligger 20 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 215. Den ligger på ön Fais Island.

People

Population215

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain98.3 in/yr
Sunny Days158/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population215
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates9.7660°, 140.5200°
TimezonePacific/Chuuk
Country🇫🇲 Micronesia
State / ProvinceYap State
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation98.3 inches (2,496 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fais

Fais is a small town in Micronesia (Yap State) with a population of 215. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Chuuk.

Fais 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 98.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above Micronesia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days158 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates9.7660°N, 140.5200°W
TimezonePacific/Chuuk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.3"
159% above Micronesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.57"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 16, 2025.

Jan 16, 2005 133 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia M6.6 135 km
Jan 17, 2005 136 km N of Fais, Micronesia M6.1 137 km
Jun 10, 2002 136 km N of Fais, Micronesia M6.1 137 km
Jun 12, 2002 141 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia M5.6 142 km
Nov 5, 1994 136 km NE of Fais, Micronesia M5.6 137 km
Oct 13, 1995 30 km WNW of Fais, Micronesia M5.6 30 km
Mar 6, 2012 87 km NNW of Fais, Micronesia M5.3 88 km
May 3, 2009 147 km N of Fais, Micronesia M5.2 149 km
Jul 4, 1996 146 km SE of Fais, Micronesia M5.2 146 km
Jun 12, 2002 144 km N of Fais, Micronesia M5.2 146 km
Oct 21, 1994 122 km SSE of Fais, Micronesia M5.1 124 km
Jan 17, 2005 131 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia M5.0 132 km
Apr 4, 2022 97 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia M5.0 98 km
Apr 17, 2014 45 km ESE of Fais, Micronesia M4.9 45 km
Oct 22, 1994 146 km SSE of Fais, Micronesia M4.9 147 km
Jun 12, 2002 142 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia M4.9 143 km
Apr 30, 2009 143 km N of Fais, Micronesia M4.9 144 km
Jun 27, 2018 48 km NW of Fais, Micronesia M4.9 48 km
Jan 17, 2005 136 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia M4.9 138 km
Jul 20, 2002 147 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia M4.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Kammuri Category 1 252 km
2018 Man-yi Category 2 150 km
2016 Haima Category 2 166 km
2015 Maysak Category 5 38 km
2015 In-fa Category 4 252 km
2015 Noul Category 1 258 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 236 km
2013 Haiyan Category 4 285 km
2013 Francisco Category 2 285 km
2005 Nesat Category 4 104 km
2004 Sudal Category 4 75 km
2004 Nanmadol Category 2 103 km
2003 Lupit Category 4 64 km
2003 Kujira Category 4 243 km
2002 Mitag Category 3 167 km
1996 Dale Category 3 238 km
1996 Fern Category 1 253 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 116 km
1991 Walt Category 4 260 km
1990 Owen Category 3 53 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
February 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Coldest
March 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 11.6 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 11.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 11.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
December 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in

Fais has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 81°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 98.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.6") and April the driest (4.6").

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Airports Near Fais

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ulithi AirportULISmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fais

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
New Live Christian Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Chuuk

🇫🇲 About Micronesia

Capital Palikir
Population 112,640
Area 702 km²
GDP (USD) $441,469,400
GDP per capita $3,920
HDI 0.615
Life expectancy 67.2 years
Internet users 39.4%
Urban population 22.4%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +691
TLD .fm
Driving side right

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What is the population of Fais?

Fais has a population of 215 residents and is located in Micronesia..

What is the weather like in Fais?

Fais has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.3 inches.

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