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Weather & Climate in Satawal, Micronesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Satawal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 136.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 84.1°F |
| 56% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.3820°N, 147.0322°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Chuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Sep 3, 2023 | State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia | M5.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2022 | State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2017 | State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2025 | State of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2024 | State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 1997 | State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.6 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2016 | State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.5 | 19 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 2015 | State of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.4 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2008 | State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia | M4.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 106 km |
| 2019 | Wutip | Category 3 | 92 mph | 77 km |
| 2018 | Man-yi | Category 1 | — | 278 km |
| 2015 | Maysak | Category 3 | 98 mph | 113 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 159 km |
| 2009 | Nida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 231 km |
| 2004 | Nock-ten | Category 2 | 81 mph | 254 km |
| 2004 | Sudal | Category 1 | 69 mph | 208 km |
| 2003 | Lupit | Category 2 | 86 mph | 73 km |
| 2002 | Mitag | Category 1 | 63 mph | 77 km |
| 1992 | Elsie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
| 1990 | Owen | Category 4 | 104 mph | 44 km |
| 1987 | Nina | Category 1 | 63 mph | 257 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | 52 mph | 292 km |
| 1980 | Wynne | Category 1 | 52 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 6.8 in | Driest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 9.3 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 10.9 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 13.5 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 11.2 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 12.2 in | |
| November | 85°F (29°C) | 11.6 in | |
| December | 85°F (29°C) | 11.5 in | Warmest |
Satawal has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 83°F in January to 85°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 129.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.3") and February the driest (6.8").