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Weather & Climate in Lae, Marshall Islands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lae has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 151 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 102.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
84°F Jan (29°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 84.0°F |
| 56% above US avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 151 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.9222°N, 166.2634°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Majuro |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1997 | Paka | Category 4 | 92 mph | 131 km |
| 1992 | Gay | Category 4 | 109 mph | 143 km |
| 1991 | Zelda | Category 1 | 63 mph | 74 km |
| 1990 | Owen | Category 2 | 75 mph | 214 km |
| 1988 | Roy | Category 1 | 69 mph | 290 km |
| 1982 | Pamela | Category 2 | 81 mph | 25 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 9.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 10.1 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 11.5 in | |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 10.2 in | |
| December | 84°F (29°C) | 7.8 in |
Lae has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 84°F in April to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 102.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.9") and February the driest (4.1").