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Pingelap, Micronesia

Pohnpei State · Micronesia

Pingelap is a small town in Pohnpei State, Micronesia with a population of 0. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

39 ft Elevation 12 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
198.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Pohnpei Timezone

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About Pingelap

Pingelap

Pingelap is an atoll in the Pacific Ocean, part of Pohnpei State of the Federated States of Micronesia, consisting of three islands: Pingelap Island, Sukoru and Daekae, linked by a reef system and surrounding a central lagoon, although only Pingelap Island is inhabited. The entire system has a land area of 1.8 km² at high-tide, and is less than 2.5 miles (4.0 km) at its widest point. The atoll has its own language, Pingelapese, spoken by most of the atoll's 250 residents.

People

Population0

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain198.8 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates6.2059°, 160.7033°
TimezonePacific/Pohnpei
Country🇫🇲 Micronesia
State / ProvincePohnpei State
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation198.8 inches (5,049 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pingelap

Pingelap is a small town in Micronesia (Pohnpei State) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 198.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Pohnpei.

Pingelap has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 198.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Micronesia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates6.2059°N, 160.7033°W
TimezonePacific/Pohnpei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 198.8"
423% above Micronesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 18.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 13.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Mar 23, 2025.

Mar 23, 2025 155 km E of Kolonia, Micronesia M4.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Keith (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Keith Category 3 161 km
1992 Axel Category 1 70 km
1991 Yuri Category 2 100 km
1990 Owen Category 4 278 km
1988 Roy Category 2 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 13.5 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 15.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 18.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 18.8 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 17.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 16.7 in Coldest
August 80°F (27°C) 16.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 14.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 14.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 15.0 in
December 80°F (27°C) 17.3 in

Pingelap has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 80°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 191.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (18.8") and February the driest (13.2").

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Pohnpei

🇫🇲 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 weather like in Pingelap?

Pingelap has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 198.8 inches.

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