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Kayangel, Palau

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188 Population 0/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Kayangel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 110 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 128.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days110 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area2,679.6 sq mi (6,940.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates8.0823°N, 134.7173°W
TimezonePacific/Palau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 128.9"
239% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.88"
Driest Month (Mar) 6.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 6, 2023.

Apr 18, 1995 14 km SE of Ngetkib, Palau M5.3 89 km
Oct 23, 2011 8 km E of Mengellang, Palau M5.3 42 km
Mar 4, 1990 120 km ESE of Kayangel, Palau M5.1 121 km
Jan 25, 2016 8 km S of Kayangel, Palau M5.0 9 km
Sep 9, 1995 28 km ENE of Mengellang, Palau M4.9 38 km
Apr 3, 2013 30 km SSE of Kloulklubed, Palau M4.5 147 km
Feb 14, 1999 82 km ESE of Kayangel, Palau M4.5 83 km
Jul 6, 2023 99 km E of Kayangel, Palau M4.4 99 km
Sep 19, 2001 38 km E of Kloulklubed, Palau M4.3 119 km
Jun 25, 2020 21 km N of Mengellang, Palau M4.2 23 km
Sep 12, 2022 105 km E of Ulimang, Palau M4.2 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Surigae Category 3 82 km
2021 Rai Category 1 160 km
2015 Noul Category 2 231 km
2014 Hagupit Category 5 150 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 37 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 176 km
2009 Parma Category 2 216 km
2004 Sudal Category 4 271 km
2004 Nanmadol Category 2 296 km
2003 Imbudo Category 2 269 km
2002 Mitag Category 3 237 km
1990 Mike Category 5 22 km
1990 Percy Category 2 177 km
1988 Skip Category 3 105 km
1984 Agnes Category 3 125 km
1984 Ike Category 2 237 km
1982 Nelson Category 1 175 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 10.9 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 10.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 12.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 14.9 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 14.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 11.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 10.7 in

Kayangel has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 128.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.9") and March the driest (6.4").

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