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Weather & Climate in Angaur State, Palau
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Angaur State has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 113 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 125.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 113 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 2,679.6 sq mi (6,940.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.9060°N, 134.1300°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Palau |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 18, 1995 | 14 km SE of Ngetkib, Palau | M5.3 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 8 km E of Mengellang, Palau | M5.3 | 109 km | 38 km |
| Sep 18, 1993 | 98 km SW of Angaur State, Palau | M5.2 | 98 km | 22 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 104 km SSW of Angaur State, Palau | M5.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 8 km S of Kayangel, Palau | M5.0 | 139 km | 16 km |
| Aug 11, 2019 | 136 km ENE of Sonsorol Village, Palau | M4.9 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 28 km ENE of Mengellang, Palau | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2018 | 105 km SW of Angaur State, Palau | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2013 | 30 km SSE of Kloulklubed, Palau | M4.5 | 31 km | 16 km |
| Sep 19, 2001 | 38 km E of Kloulklubed, Palau | M4.3 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 21 km N of Mengellang, Palau | M4.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2021 | 85 km SSW of Angaur State, Palau | M4.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Surigae | Category 2 | 98 mph | 227 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 1 | 86 mph | 215 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 5 | 109 mph | 291 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 132 mph | 147 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 115 mph | 52 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 5 | 115 mph | 111 km |
| 1988 | Skip | Category 3 | 86 mph | 251 km |
| 1984 | Agnes | Category 3 | 104 mph | 260 km |
| 1982 | Nelson | Category 1 | 63 mph | 254 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 11.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 14.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 10.2 in |
Angaur State has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 125.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.9") and February the driest (6.9").