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Weather & Climate in Kolonia, Micronesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kolonia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 66 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 180.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 66 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,555/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.9640°N, 158.2062°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Pohnpei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2015 | In-fa | Category 1 | 40 mph | 296 km |
| 2002 | Pongsona | Category 1 | 63 mph | 270 km |
| 2001 | Faxai | Category 2 | 75 mph | 207 km |
| 1997 | Keith | Category 4 | 81 mph | 179 km |
| 1992 | Axel | Category 1 | 63 mph | 111 km |
| 1991 | Yuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 72 km |
| 1990 | Owen | Category 4 | 104 mph | 229 km |
| 1990 | Russ | Category 1 | 86 mph | 192 km |
| 1988 | Roy | Category 3 | 92 mph | 229 km |
| 1986 | Lola | Category 2 | 86 mph | 167 km |
| 1986 | Kim | Category 1 | 81 mph | 251 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 13.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 15.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 18.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 17.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 16.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 16.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 15.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 14.5 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 15.9 in |
Kolonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 79°F in July to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 180.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (18.6") and February the driest (9.9").