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Weather & Climate in Apotgan, Guam

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Apotgan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Population Density497/sq mi
Coordinates13.4882°N, 144.7764°W
TimezonePacific/Guam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.9"
134% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.45"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,864 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.

Aug 8, 1993 32 km S of Inarajan Village, Guam M7.8 56 km 59 km
Apr 26, 2002 20 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam M7.1 48 km 86 km
Oct 12, 2001 69 km SSE of Inarajan Village, Guam M7.0 92 km 37 km
Apr 23, 1997 49 km N of Yigo Village, Guam M6.5 57 km 101 km
Feb 2, 2005 63 km NNW of Yigo Village, Guam M6.3 66 km 159 km
Feb 26, 2000 30 km NNW of Yigo Village, Guam M6.2 34 km 132 km
Aug 11, 1993 91 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam M6.2 101 km 22 km
Dec 19, 1999 45 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam M6.0 72 km 51 km
May 9, 1997 8 km SSE of Merizo Village, Guam M6.0 33 km 29 km
Aug 16, 1993 41 km SE of Inarajan Village, Guam M6.0 62 km 18 km
Feb 10, 1991 54 km NNW of Yigo Village, Guam M6.0 58 km 156 km
May 15, 1998 71 km N of Yigo Village, Guam M6.0 78 km 154 km
Aug 10, 2025 103 km ESE of Inarajan Village, Guam M5.9 111 km 16 km
Jun 29, 2000 29 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam M5.9 57 km 52 km
Jun 23, 2020 91 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam M5.9 104 km 65 km
Jun 21, 2000 64 km N of Yigo Village, Guam M5.9 72 km 112 km
Aug 30, 1997 90 km WSW of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands M5.8 134 km 33 km
Feb 12, 2002 50 km N of Yigo Village, Guam M5.8 56 km 121 km
May 28, 2025 63 km SSE of Inarajan Village, Guam M5.8 86 km 28 km
Jan 2, 1990 23 km W of Agat Village, Guam M5.8 38 km 136 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

55 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2023 Mawar Category 5 127 mph 34 km
2023 Bolaven Category 3 98 mph 127 km
2019 Wutip Category 5 121 mph 271 km
2018 Yutu Category 5 132 mph 201 km
2018 Maria Category 4 98 mph 147 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 3 104 mph 80 km
2015 In-fa Category 4 109 mph 280 km
2015 Dolphin Category 4 109 mph 49 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 98 mph 216 km
2015 Goni Category 2 86 mph 190 km
2014 Vongfong Category 2 69 mph 111 km
2013 Francisco Category 4 109 mph 229 km
2009 Nida Category 5 121 mph 282 km
2007 Kong-rey Category 1 75 mph 286 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 92 mph 286 km
2004 Chaba Category 5 127 mph 129 km
2004 Nock-ten Category 2 86 mph 247 km
2003 Kujira Category 4 92 mph 286 km
2002 Pongsona Category 4 104 mph 46 km
2002 Chataan Category 3 86 mph 24 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 56 km
1909 GUAM, MARIANA ISLANDS Earthquake 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: NW Rota-1 (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
NW Rota-1 Submarine -517 m (-1,696 ft) 2010 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 14.5 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 12.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in

Apotgan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 88.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.5") and March the driest (3.0").

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