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Tafunsak, Micronesia

Kosrae · Micronesia

Tafunsak is a small town in Kosrae, Micronesia with a population of 0. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

13 ft Elevation 4 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
179.9 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Kosrae Timezone

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About Tafunsak

Tafunsak

Tafunsak is the largest settlement on the island of Kosrae in the Federated States of Micronesia. Its population was 2,457 at the 2000 census. This includes Walung, which had been incorporated into the municipality of Tafunsak since the 1980s. The area of the municipality is 42.8 km2, making it the largest municipality by area. This includes the 19.5 km2 of former Walung municipality.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain179.9 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates5.3671°, 162.9853°
TimezonePacific/Kosrae
Country🇫🇲 Micronesia
State / ProvinceKosrae
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation179.9 inches (4,569 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tafunsak

Tafunsak is a small town in Micronesia (Kosrae) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 179.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Kosrae.

Climate in Tafunsak

Tafunsak has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.3°C), the coldest is Jan (27°C). Average annual precipitation is 5019 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C / 81°F 23.3° / 30.7° 443.7
Feb 27°C / 81°F 23.3° / 30.8° 401.8
Mar 27.2°C / 81°F 23.4° / 30.9° 381.9
Apr 27.1°C / 81°F 23.3° / 30.9° 508.4
May 27.2°C / 81°F 23.2° / 31.1° 480.9
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 23.2° / 31.1° 412.0
Jul 27.1°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31.3° 404.7
Aug 27.3°C / 81°F 23.1° / 31.5° 394.7
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31.6° 380.5
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31.6° 308.4
Nov 27.2°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31.4° 379.7
Dec 27°C / 81°F 23.2° / 30.8° 522.4
Tafunsak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 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 179.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above Micronesia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area208.3 sq mi (539.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates5.3671°N, 162.9853°W
TimezonePacific/Kosrae

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 179.9"
373% above Micronesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 22.60"
Driest Month (Oct) 12.70"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Axel (1992).

Year Name Category Closest
1992 Axel Category 1 104 km
1991 Yuri Category 1 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 15.4 in
February 81°F (27°C) 18.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 19.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 22.6 in Coldest, Wettest
May 81°F (27°C) 19.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 18.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 16.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 15.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 14.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 12.7 in Warmest, Driest
November 81°F (27°C) 15.7 in
December 81°F (27°C) 19.5 in

Tafunsak has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 81°F in April to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 207.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (22.6") and October the driest (12.7").

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Schools in Tafunsak

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tafunsak Elementary School - - - -
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Museums in Tafunsak

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kosrae Museum

Hotels in Tafunsak

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ASCO Hotel

Gas Stations in Tafunsak

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FM #2539330219

Airports Near Tafunsak

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kosrae International AirportKSALarge Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Kosrae
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)

🇫🇲 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 weather like in Tafunsak?

Tafunsak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 179.9 inches.

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