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Rongelap, Marshall Islands

Rongelap Atoll · Marshall Islands

Rongelap is a small town in Rongelap Atoll, Marshall Islands with a population of 19. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

19 Population
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
81.6 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Majuro Timezone

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People

Population19

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain81.6 in/yr
Sunny Days188/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population19
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates11.1635°, 166.8941°
TimezonePacific/Majuro
Country🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
State / ProvinceRongelap Atoll
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation81.6 inches (2,073 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rongelap

Rongelap is a small town in Marshall Islands (Rongelap Atoll) with a population of 19. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.6 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Majuro.

Rongelap has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.6°F
53% above Marshall Islands avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates11.1635°N, 166.8941°W
TimezonePacific/Majuro

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.6"
115% above Marshall Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.79"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1992 Gay Category 4 84 km
1992 Kent Category 1 208 km
1991 Zelda Category 1 299 km
1990 Owen Category 1 253 km
1982 Pamela Category 1 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in
February 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 5.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 7.2 in
June 83°F (28°C) 7.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 8.6 in
August 83°F (28°C) 9.1 in
September 83°F (28°C) 10.5 in
October 83°F (29°C) 10.8 in Warmest, Wettest
November 83°F (28°C) 8.4 in
December 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in

Rongelap has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in February to 83°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 81.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.8") and February the driest (2.6").

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Airports Near Rongelap

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rongelap Island AirportRNPSmall Airport

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Shipwrecks
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Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Majuro

🇲🇭 About Marshall Islands

Capital Majuro
Population 58,413
Area 181 km²
GDP (USD) $263,761,322
GDP per capita $6,793
HDI 0.733
Life expectancy 67.0 years
Internet users 65.7%
Urban population 78.4%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages English, Marshallese
Calling code +692
TLD .mh
Driving side right

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What is the population of Rongelap?

Rongelap has a population of 19 residents and is located in Marshall Islands..

What is the weather like in Rongelap?

Rongelap has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.6 inches.

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