Songsong, Northern Mariana Islands

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593 Population 292/sq mi density

16 ft Elevation 5 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Songsong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	80.5°F
	49% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	16 ft (5 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density	292/sq mi
Coordinates	14.1397°N, 145.1411°W
Timezone	Pacific/Saipan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.5"

122% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 12.99"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,560 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Aug 8, 1993	32 km S of Inarajan Village, Guam	M7.8	134 km
Apr 26, 2002	20 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam	M7.1	130 km
Aug 14, 2002	114 km SSE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands	M6.5	114 km
Apr 23, 1997	49 km N of Yigo Village, Guam	M6.5	31 km
Feb 2, 2005	63 km NNW of Yigo Village, Guam	M6.3	46 km
Aug 11, 1993	91 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam	M6.2	120 km
Feb 26, 2000	30 km NNW of Yigo Village, Guam	M6.2	55 km
Aug 16, 1993	41 km SE of Inarajan Village, Guam	M6.0	132 km
May 9, 1997	8 km SSE of Merizo Village, Guam	M6.0	115 km
Feb 11, 2018	154 km SE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands	M6.0	144 km
May 15, 1998	71 km N of Yigo Village, Guam	M6.0	29 km
Feb 10, 1991	54 km NNW of Yigo Village, Guam	M6.0	46 km
Feb 24, 2009	150 km SSE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands	M5.9	131 km
Aug 10, 2025	103 km ESE of Inarajan Village, Guam	M5.9	143 km
Jun 23, 2020	91 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam	M5.9	51 km
Jun 29, 2000	29 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam	M5.9	140 km
Jun 21, 2000	64 km N of Yigo Village, Guam	M5.9	20 km
Jan 2, 1990	23 km W of Agat Village, Guam	M5.8	111 km
Sep 26, 1993	41 km SE of Inarajan Village, Guam	M5.8	127 km
Feb 12, 2002	50 km N of Yigo Village, Guam	M5.8	37 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2023	Mawar	Category 5	51 km
2023	Bolaven	Category 4	53 km
2019	Hagibis	Category 5	248 km
2019	Bualoi	Category 4	227 km
2018	Yutu	Category 5	119 km
2018	Maria	Category 4	156 km
2018	Mangkhut	Category 3	27 km
2015	Soudelor	Category 4	134 km
2015	Dolphin	Category 4	38 km
2015	Goni	Category 2	147 km
2014	Vongfong	Category 2	30 km
2014	Tapah	Category 1	292 km
2013	Francisco	Category 4	288 km
2009	Melor	Category 5	263 km
2007	Kong-rey	Category 1	205 km
2005	Nabi	Category 3	205 km
2004	Chaba	Category 5	51 km
2004	Tingting	Category 1	266 km
2002	Pongsona	Category 4	37 km
2002	Chataan	Category 3	73 km

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.4 m (8 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1993	GUAM, MARIANA ISLANDS	Earthquake	2.4 m	—	134 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: NW Rota-1 (65 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
NW Rota-1	Submarine	-517 m (-1,696 ft)	2010	65 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	4.5 in
February	78°F (26°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
March	79°F (26°C)	3.0 in	Driest
April	81°F (27°C)	3.3 in
May	82°F (28°C)	4.6 in
June	82°F (28°C)	5.4 in	Warmest
July	82°F (28°C)	9.7 in
August	81°F (27°C)	12.8 in
September	81°F (27°C)	13.0 in	Wettest
October	81°F (27°C)	11.4 in
November	81°F (27°C)	8.0 in
December	80°F (27°C)	5.4 in

Songsong has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in February to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 84.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.0") and March the driest (3.0").

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