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Weather & Climate in Ngerbeched Hamlet, Palau
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ngerbeched Hamlet has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 101 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 137.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 101 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 2,679.6 sq mi (6,940.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.3325°N, 134.4762°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 | 17 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 8 km E of Mengellang, Palau | M5.3 | 49 km | 38 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 8 km S of Kayangel, Palau | M5.0 | 80 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 28 km ENE of Mengellang, Palau | M4.9 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2013 | 30 km SSE of Kloulklubed, Palau | M4.5 | 60 km | 16 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 82 km ESE of Kayangel, Palau | M4.5 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 99 km E of Kayangel, Palau | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2001 | 38 km E of Kloulklubed, Palau | M4.3 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 21 km N of Mengellang, Palau | M4.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 105 km E of Ulimang, Palau | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2021 | 85 km SSW of Angaur State, Palau | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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 | 170 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 1 | 86 mph | 193 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 5 | 121 mph | 237 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 132 mph | 97 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 115 mph | 94 km |
| 2009 | Parma | Category 2 | 81 mph | 300 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 5 | 115 mph | 63 km |
| 1990 | Percy | Category 2 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 1988 | Skip | Category 3 | 86 mph | 192 km |
| 1984 | Agnes | Category 3 | 104 mph | 208 km |
| 1982 | Nelson | Category 1 | 63 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 15.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 16.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 11.2 in |
Ngerbeched Hamlet has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 137.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.2") and March the driest (7.7").