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Weather & Climate in Fananu, Micronesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fananu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 162.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.4°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5581°N, 151.9092°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Chuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| May 14, 2024 | 194 km W of Murilo, Micronesia | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2015 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 112 km |
| 2015 | In-fa | Category 1 | 69 mph | 117 km |
| 2004 | Nock-ten | Category 2 | 81 mph | 183 km |
| 2003 | Kujira | Category 1 | 63 mph | 177 km |
| 2003 | Lupit | Category 1 | 58 mph | 42 km |
| 2002 | Pongsona | Category 2 | 86 mph | 60 km |
| 1997 | Isa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 172 km |
| 1994 | Zelda | Category 1 | 63 mph | 156 km |
| 1991 | Yuri | Category 4 | 127 mph | 93 km |
| 1990 | Owen | Category 5 | 109 mph | 36 km |
| 1990 | Russ | Category 4 | 115 mph | 223 km |
| 1988 | Roy | Category 4 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 1980 | Wynne | Category 1 | 58 mph | 285 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 10.3 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 11.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 11.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 12.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 11.6 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 12.9 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 10.6 in | |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 10.6 in |
Fananu has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 82°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 129.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.7") and February the driest (6.5").