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Weather & Climate in Faraulep, Micronesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Faraulep has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 116.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 83.5°F |
| 55% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Coordinates | 8.5880°N, 144.5080°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Chuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Nov 6, 1990 | State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.9 | 139 km | 43 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.5 | 146 km | 67 km |
| Jan 30, 1997 | State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.4 | 118 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
24 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Mawar | Category 4 | 109 mph | 288 km |
| 2019 | Wutip | Category 3 | 98 mph | 156 km |
| 2018 | Man-yi | Category 1 | 52 mph | 95 km |
| 2015 | In-fa | Category 4 | 109 mph | 268 km |
| 2015 | Maysak | Category 4 | 115 mph | 63 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 2 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 3 | 75 mph | 228 km |
| 2009 | Nida | Category 4 | 98 mph | 96 km |
| 2004 | Nock-ten | Category 2 | 86 mph | 234 km |
| 2004 | Sudal | Category 2 | 69 mph | 141 km |
| 2004 | Nanmadol | Category 1 | 52 mph | 169 km |
| 2003 | Kujira | Category 4 | 92 mph | 257 km |
| 2003 | Lupit | Category 3 | 86 mph | 88 km |
| 2002 | Mitag | Category 2 | 75 mph | 169 km |
| 1997 | Isa | Category 3 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 1992 | Elsie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 267 km |
| 1991 | Walt | Category 3 | 92 mph | 264 km |
| 1990 | Owen | Category 4 | 98 mph | 88 km |
| 1989 | Andy | Category 3 | 86 mph | 189 km |
| 1987 | Nina | Category 1 | 69 mph | 135 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 6.3 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 11.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 13.0 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 10.7 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 11.2 in | |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 84°F (29°C) | 10.2 in | Warmest |
Faraulep has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in January to 84°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 121.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.6") and February the driest (6.3").