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Weather & Climate in Pingelap, Micronesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pingelap has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 198.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.2059°N, 160.7033°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Pohnpei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 23, 2025 | 155 km E of Kolonia, Micronesia | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1997 | Keith | Category 3 | 63 mph | 161 km |
| 1992 | Axel | Category 1 | 63 mph | 70 km |
| 1991 | Yuri | Category 2 | 86 mph | 100 km |
| 1990 | Owen | Category 4 | 104 mph | 278 km |
| 1988 | Roy | Category 2 | 86 mph | 255 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 13.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 15.7 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 18.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 18.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 17.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 16.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 16.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 14.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 14.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 15.0 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 17.3 in |
Pingelap has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 80°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 191.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (18.8") and February the driest (13.2").