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Weather & Climate in Fais, Micronesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fais 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 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 98.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 158 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.7660°N, 140.5200°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Chuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
119 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 16, 2005 | 133 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia | M6.6 | 135 km | 25 km |
| Jan 17, 2005 | 136 km N of Fais, Micronesia | M6.1 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Jun 10, 2002 | 136 km N of Fais, Micronesia | M6.1 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2002 | 141 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia | M5.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 136 km NE of Fais, Micronesia | M5.6 | 137 km | 31 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 30 km WNW of Fais, Micronesia | M5.6 | 30 km | 30 km |
| Mar 6, 2012 | 87 km NNW of Fais, Micronesia | M5.3 | 88 km | 45 km |
| May 3, 2009 | 147 km N of Fais, Micronesia | M5.2 | 149 km | 28 km |
| Jul 4, 1996 | 146 km SE of Fais, Micronesia | M5.2 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2002 | 144 km N of Fais, Micronesia | M5.2 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Oct 21, 1994 | 122 km SSE of Fais, Micronesia | M5.1 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2005 | 131 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2022 | 97 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia | M5.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2014 | 45 km ESE of Fais, Micronesia | M4.9 | 45 km | 21 km |
| Oct 22, 1994 | 146 km SSE of Fais, Micronesia | M4.9 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2002 | 142 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia | M4.9 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 2009 | 143 km N of Fais, Micronesia | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 48 km NW of Fais, Micronesia | M4.9 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2005 | 136 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2002 | 147 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia | M4.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
33 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 2018 | Man-yi | Category 2 | 69 mph | 150 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 2 | 92 mph | 166 km |
| 2015 | Maysak | Category 5 | 121 mph | 38 km |
| 2015 | In-fa | Category 4 | 109 mph | 252 km |
| 2015 | Noul | Category 1 | 69 mph | 258 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 3 | 92 mph | 236 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 4 | 109 mph | 285 km |
| 2013 | Francisco | Category 2 | 81 mph | 285 km |
| 2005 | Nesat | Category 4 | 92 mph | 104 km |
| 2004 | Sudal | Category 4 | 92 mph | 75 km |
| 2004 | Nanmadol | Category 2 | 69 mph | 103 km |
| 2003 | Lupit | Category 4 | 92 mph | 64 km |
| 2003 | Kujira | Category 4 | 98 mph | 243 km |
| 2002 | Mitag | Category 3 | 86 mph | 167 km |
| 1996 | Dale | Category 3 | 81 mph | 238 km |
| 1996 | Fern | Category 1 | 69 mph | 253 km |
| 1993 | Robyn | Category 1 | 69 mph | 116 km |
| 1991 | Walt | Category 4 | 109 mph | 260 km |
| 1990 | Owen | Category 3 | 92 mph | 53 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| 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 | Warmest |
| 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 |
Fais has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 81°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 98.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.6") and April the driest (4.6").