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Weather & Climate in Kayangel, Palau
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kayangel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 110 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 128.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 110 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 2,679.6 sq mi (6,940.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.0823°N, 134.7173°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Palau |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 18, 1995 | 14 km SE of Ngetkib, Palau | M5.3 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 8 km E of Mengellang, Palau | M5.3 | 42 km | 38 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 120 km ESE of Kayangel, Palau | M5.1 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 8 km S of Kayangel, Palau | M5.0 | 9 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 28 km ENE of Mengellang, Palau | M4.9 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2013 | 30 km SSE of Kloulklubed, Palau | M4.5 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 82 km ESE of Kayangel, Palau | M4.5 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 99 km E of Kayangel, Palau | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2001 | 38 km E of Kloulklubed, Palau | M4.3 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 21 km N of Mengellang, Palau | M4.2 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 105 km E of Ulimang, Palau | M4.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Surigae | Category 3 | 104 mph | 82 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 1 | 86 mph | 160 km |
| 2015 | Noul | Category 2 | 92 mph | 231 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 5 | 132 mph | 150 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 132 mph | 37 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 115 mph | 176 km |
| 2009 | Parma | Category 2 | 92 mph | 216 km |
| 2004 | Sudal | Category 4 | 98 mph | 271 km |
| 2004 | Nanmadol | Category 2 | 86 mph | 296 km |
| 2003 | Imbudo | Category 2 | 69 mph | 269 km |
| 2002 | Mitag | Category 3 | 86 mph | 237 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 5 | 115 mph | 22 km |
| 1990 | Percy | Category 2 | 86 mph | 177 km |
| 1988 | Skip | Category 3 | 86 mph | 105 km |
| 1984 | Agnes | Category 3 | 104 mph | 125 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 2 | 81 mph | 237 km |
| 1982 | Nelson | Category 1 | 63 mph | 175 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 10.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 12.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 14.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 14.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 12.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 10.7 in |
Kayangel has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 128.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.9") and March the driest (6.4").