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Weather & Climate in Lamotrek, Micronesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lamotrek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 138.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 83.7°F |
| 55% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Coordinates | 7.4910°N, 146.3050°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Chuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Oct 22, 1997 | State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.6 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2016 | State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.5 | 70 km | 14 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1997 | State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.4 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1996 | State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.0 | 146 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Mawar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 163 km |
| 2019 | Wutip | Category 3 | 92 mph | 111 km |
| 2018 | Man-yi | Category 1 | 52 mph | 216 km |
| 2015 | Maysak | Category 4 | 109 mph | 124 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 1 | — | 270 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 2 | 69 mph | 119 km |
| 2009 | Nida | Category 1 | 92 mph | 175 km |
| 2004 | Sudal | Category 2 | 69 mph | 190 km |
| 2004 | Nock-ten | Category 2 | 81 mph | 274 km |
| 2004 | Nanmadol | Category 1 | 46 mph | 236 km |
| 2003 | Lupit | Category 2 | 86 mph | 58 km |
| 2002 | Mitag | Category 1 | 69 mph | 88 km |
| 1992 | Elsie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
| 1990 | Owen | Category 4 | 104 mph | 17 km |
| 1987 | Nina | Category 1 | 69 mph | 217 km |
| 1984 | Clara | Category 1 | 69 mph | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 6.5 in | Driest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 10.6 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 13.2 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 11.6 in | |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 11.2 in | |
| December | 84°F (29°C) | 10.7 in | Warmest |
Lamotrek has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 83°F in January to 84°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 124.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.9") and February the driest (6.5").