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Satawal, Micronesia

Yap State · Micronesia

Satawal is a small town in Yap State, Micronesia with a population of 531. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

531 Population
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
136.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Chuuk Timezone

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About Satawal

Satawal

Satawal is a solitary coral atoll of one island with about 500 people on just over 1 km2 located in the Caroline Islands in the Pacific Ocean. It forms a legislative district in Yap State in the Federated States of Micronesia. Satawal is the easternmost island in the Yap island group and is located approximately 70 kilometers (43 mi) east of Lamotrek.

People

Population531

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain136.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population531
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates7.3820°, 147.0322°
TimezonePacific/Chuuk
Country🇫🇲 Micronesia
State / ProvinceYap State
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation136.5 inches (3,466 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Satawal

Satawal is a small town in Micronesia (Yap State) with a population of 531. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 136.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Chuuk.

Satawal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 136.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average84.1°F
56% above Micronesia avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates7.3820°N, 147.0322°W
TimezonePacific/Chuuk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 136.5"
259% above Micronesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 6.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.9 on May 24, 2025.

Sep 3, 2023 State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia M5.5 116 km
Apr 23, 2022 State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia M5.3 97 km
Aug 19, 2017 State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia M4.9 143 km
May 24, 2025 State of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia M4.9 125 km
Jun 19, 2024 State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia M4.6 115 km
Oct 22, 1997 State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia M4.6 83 km
Aug 26, 2016 State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia M4.5 19 km
Jun 5, 2015 State of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia M4.4 117 km
Feb 16, 2013 State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia M4.4 76 km
Jan 28, 2008 State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia M4.1 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Mawar (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Mawar Category 2 106 km
2019 Wutip Category 3 77 km
2018 Man-yi Category 1 278 km
2015 Maysak Category 3 113 km
2013 Haiyan Category 1 159 km
2009 Nida Category 1 231 km
2004 Nock-ten Category 2 254 km
2004 Sudal Category 1 208 km
2003 Lupit Category 2 73 km
2002 Mitag Category 1 77 km
1992 Elsie Category 1 247 km
1990 Owen Category 4 44 km
1987 Nina Category 1 257 km
1986 Marge Category 1 292 km
1980 Wynne Category 1 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 8.9 in Coldest
February 84°F (29°C) 6.8 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 6.9 in
April 84°F (29°C) 9.3 in
May 84°F (29°C) 10.9 in
June 84°F (29°C) 12.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 13.5 in
August 84°F (29°C) 14.3 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 11.2 in
October 84°F (29°C) 12.2 in
November 85°F (29°C) 11.6 in
December 85°F (29°C) 11.5 in Warmest

Satawal has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 83°F in January to 85°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 129.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.3") and February the driest (6.8").

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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 Satawal?

Satawal has a population of 531 residents and is located in Micronesia..

What is the weather like in Satawal?

Satawal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 136.5 inches.

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