Sign In Register

Sorol, Micronesia

Yap State · Micronesia

Sorol is a small town in Yap State, Micronesia with a population of 0. Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
151.6 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Chuuk Timezone

Discover Sorol, Micronesia

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Sorol

Sorol

Sorol is a coral atoll of nine islands in the central Caroline Islands in the Pacific Ocean, and forms a municiality in Yap State in the Federated States of Micronesia. Sorol is located approximately 150 kilometers (93 mi) south of Ulithi and 250 kilometers (160 mi) southeast of the island of Yap. Sorol has been uninhabited since the early 1980s. Sorol is a municipality of the state of Yap.

People

Population0

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain151.6 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Coordinates8.1435°, 140.3940°
TimezonePacific/Chuuk
Country🇫🇲 Micronesia
State / ProvinceYap State
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation151.6 inches (3,850 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sorol

Sorol is a small town in Micronesia (Yap State) with a population of 0. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 151.6 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Chuuk.

Sorol has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 151.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above Micronesia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Coordinates8.1435°N, 140.3940°W
TimezonePacific/Chuuk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 151.6"
299% above Micronesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.60"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 31, 2011.

Jul 4, 1996 181 km SE of Fais, Micronesia M5.9 134 km
Jun 21, 1999 190 km SSE of Fais, Micronesia M5.6 100 km
Apr 24, 1992 161 km SSE of Fais, Micronesia M5.6 73 km
Jul 4, 1996 146 km SE of Fais, Micronesia M5.2 145 km
Oct 21, 1994 122 km SSE of Fais, Micronesia M5.1 79 km
Oct 22, 1994 146 km SSE of Fais, Micronesia M4.9 93 km
May 30, 2006 242 km SE of Colonia, Micronesia M4.7 111 km
Apr 1, 2001 207 km SE of Fais, Micronesia M4.6 132 km
Jun 1, 2002 116 km WSW of Fais, Micronesia M4.6 147 km
Jun 21, 1999 194 km SSE of Fais, Micronesia M4.5 124 km
Jun 9, 2002 88 km SW of Fais, Micronesia M4.5 124 km
Jan 31, 2011 158 km SSE of Fais, Micronesia M4.3 84 km
Jun 30, 1995 114 km SW of Fais, Micronesia M4.3 109 km
Jan 17, 2005 34 km S of Fais, Micronesia M3.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Man-yi (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Man-yi Category 1 299 km
2016 Haima Category 1 293 km
2015 Maysak Category 5 219 km
2015 Noul Category 1 279 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 73 km
2013 Haiyan Category 4 106 km
2005 Nesat Category 2 285 km
2004 Sudal Category 4 98 km
2004 Nanmadol Category 2 84 km
2003 Lupit Category 3 224 km
2002 Mitag Category 3 28 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 291 km
1990 Owen Category 3 181 km
1990 Mike Category 2 114 km
1990 Percy Category 1 121 km
1989 Irma Category 1 273 km
1988 Skip Category 1 292 km
1987 Orchid Category 2 173 km
1987 Nina Category 1 281 km
1986 Ken Category 2 111 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
February 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Coldest
March 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 11.6 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 11.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 11.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
December 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in

Sorol has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in February to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 98.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.6") and April the driest (4.6").

View full weather details →

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Sorol.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Sorol

What is the weather like in Sorol?

Sorol has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 151.6 inches.

Compare Sorol with another city: