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Weather & Climate in Palikir, Micronesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palikir has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 66 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 179.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 66 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 843.0 sq mi (2,183.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.9248°N, 158.1611°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 | 289 km |
| 2002 | Pongsona | Category 1 | 63 mph | 268 km |
| 2001 | Faxai | Category 2 | 75 mph | 213 km |
| 1997 | Keith | Category 4 | 81 mph | 185 km |
| 1992 | Axel | Category 1 | 63 mph | 116 km |
| 1991 | Yuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 77 km |
| 1990 | Owen | Category 4 | 104 mph | 233 km |
| 1990 | Russ | Category 1 | 86 mph | 198 km |
| 1988 | Roy | Category 3 | 92 mph | 234 km |
| 1986 | Lola | Category 2 | 86 mph | 173 km |
| 1986 | Kim | Category 1 | 81 mph | 256 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 12.0 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 15.6 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 18.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 16.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 16.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 16.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 14.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 15.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 15.6 in |
Palikir has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 80°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 179.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (18.6") and February the driest (9.8").