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Weather & Climate in Capitol Hill Village, Northern Mariana Islands

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

Capitol Hill Village has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density662/sq mi
Coordinates15.2083°N, 145.7531°W
TimezonePacific/Saipan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.7"
112% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.62"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

796 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Feb 5, 2005 89 km N of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands M6.6 90 km 143 km
Jun 6, 1993 112 km NE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands M6.5 113 km 14 km
Aug 14, 2002 114 km SSE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands M6.5 132 km 30 km
Apr 2, 2024 137 km ENE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands M6.2 138 km 10 km
May 15, 1998 71 km N of Yigo Village, Guam M6.0 148 km 154 km
Jun 21, 2000 64 km N of Yigo Village, Guam M5.9 149 km 112 km
Jun 23, 2020 91 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam M5.9 136 km 65 km
Aug 30, 1997 90 km WSW of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands M5.8 115 km 33 km
Dec 18, 1997 107 km WSW of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands M5.8 131 km 33 km
Oct 30, 1990 135 km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands M5.6 135 km 41 km
May 27, 1997 127 km NNW of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands M5.6 129 km 536 km
Apr 11, 2008 141 km NW of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands M5.5 142 km 10 km
Jun 19, 2009 68 km NNE of Yigo Village, Guam M5.5 140 km 114 km
Jan 31, 2015 147 km E of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands M5.5 147 km 5 km
Apr 17, 2008 119 km NW of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands M5.5 120 km 10 km
Mar 13, 2017 77 km SW of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands M5.5 108 km 99 km
May 29, 2005 141 km NW of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands M5.5 142 km 10 km
Jan 4, 1994 133 km N of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands M5.5 135 km 535 km
Apr 11, 2008 130 km NW of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands M5.5 131 km 10 km
Sep 14, 1999 52 km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands M5.5 52 km 92 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2023 Bolaven Category 5 115 mph 75 km
2023 Mawar Category 5 115 mph 186 km
2019 Hagibis Category 5 121 mph 122 km
2019 Bualoi Category 4 104 mph 96 km
2018 Yutu Category 5 132 mph 24 km
2018 Jebi Category 5 121 mph 291 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 3 98 mph 102 km
2018 Maria Category 1 63 mph 243 km
2015 Soudelor Category 4 109 mph 20 km
2015 Nangka Category 4 115 mph 234 km
2015 Dolphin Category 3 109 mph 172 km
2015 Champi Category 1 75 mph 299 km
2015 Goni Category 1 75 mph 167 km
2014 Vongfong Category 2 69 mph 108 km
2014 Tapah Category 1 58 mph 182 km
2009 Melor Category 5 115 mph 135 km
2009 Choi-wan Category 4 121 mph 204 km
2007 Kong-rey Category 3 92 mph 73 km
2005 Nabi Category 3 104 mph 73 km
2004 Chaba Category 5 127 mph 83 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: East Diamante (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
East Diamante Submarine -127 m (-417 ft) Unknown 81 km
NW Rota-1 Submarine -517 m (-1,696 ft) 2010 125 km
Anatahan Stratovolcano 790 m (2,592 ft) 2008 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
February 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in
June 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 11.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 13.6 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 10.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in

Capitol Hill Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in February to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 80.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.6") and March the driest (3.1").

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