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. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 151.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above US avg |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Coordinates | 8.1435°N, 140.3940°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Chuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
151.6"
299% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul)
11.60"
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").