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Weather & Climate in Polowat, Micronesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Polowat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 173.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.3°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.3566°N, 149.1991°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Chuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| May 24, 2025 | State of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1999 | State of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2014 | State of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.6 | 121 km | 16 km |
| Jun 5, 2015 | State of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.4 | 135 km | 15 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 295 km WSW of Weno, Micronesia | M4.3 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 2008 | State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Mawar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 151 km |
| 2019 | Wutip | Category 2 | 92 mph | 63 km |
| 2015 | Maysak | Category 2 | 92 mph | 79 km |
| 2015 | In-fa | Category 2 | 75 mph | 244 km |
| 2004 | Nock-ten | Category 2 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 2003 | Lupit | Category 2 | 69 mph | 134 km |
| 2002 | Pongsona | Category 2 | 81 mph | 268 km |
| 2002 | Mitag | Category 1 | 58 mph | 151 km |
| 2002 | Chataan | Category 1 | 58 mph | 283 km |
| 1991 | Yuri | Category 4 | 132 mph | 256 km |
| 1990 | Owen | Category 5 | 109 mph | 72 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | 52 mph | 279 km |
| 1980 | Wynne | Category 1 | 52 mph | 162 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 11.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 11.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 12.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 11.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 12.3 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 10.2 in |
Polowat has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 82°F in February to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 124.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.7") and February the driest (6.4").