Melekeok Village, Palau

Full City Profile

271 Population 0/sq mi density

10 ft Elevation 3 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Melekeok Village has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 102 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 137.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	79.0°F
	46% above US avg
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	102 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10 ft (3 m)
Area	2,679.6 sq mi (6,940.2 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	7.4957°N, 134.6367°W
Timezone	Pacific/Palau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 137.5"

262% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 16.30"

Driest Month (Mar) 7.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 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	23 km
Oct 23, 2011	8 km E of Mengellang, Palau	M5.3	25 km
Mar 4, 1990	120 km ESE of Kayangel, Palau	M5.1	131 km
Jan 25, 2016	8 km S of Kayangel, Palau	M5.0	58 km
Sep 9, 1995	28 km ENE of Mengellang, Palau	M4.9	40 km
Nov 16, 2013	146 km E of Melekeok Village, Palau	M4.7	147 km
Apr 3, 2013	30 km SSE of Kloulklubed, Palau	M4.5	82 km
Feb 14, 1999	82 km ESE of Kayangel, Palau	M4.5	87 km
Jul 6, 2023	99 km E of Kayangel, Palau	M4.4	121 km
Sep 19, 2001	38 km E of Kloulklubed, Palau	M4.3	54 km
Jun 25, 2020	21 km N of Mengellang, Palau	M4.2	44 km
Sep 12, 2022	105 km E of Ulimang, Palau	M4.2	107 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Surigae	Category 3	148 km
2021	Rai	Category 1	191 km
2015	Noul	Category 2	296 km
2014	Hagupit	Category 5	214 km
2013	Haiyan	Category 5	83 km
2012	Bopha	Category 4	111 km
2009	Parma	Category 2	275 km
1990	Mike	Category 5	47 km
1990	Percy	Category 2	242 km
1988	Skip	Category 3	168 km
1984	Agnes	Category 3	189 km
1982	Nelson	Category 1	218 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	77°F (25°C)	10.8 in	Coldest
February	79°F (26°C)	8.1 in
March	80°F (26°C)	7.2 in	Driest
April	80°F (27°C)	8.4 in	Warmest
May	80°F (27°C)	10.9 in
June	80°F (27°C)	15.4 in
July	79°F (26°C)	16.3 in	Wettest
August	79°F (26°C)	14.6 in
September	79°F (26°C)	11.4 in
October	79°F (26°C)	12.9 in
November	79°F (26°C)	10.2 in
December	78°F (25°C)	11.3 in

Melekeok Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 137.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.3") and March the driest (7.2").

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