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Weather & Climate in Songsong, Northern Mariana Islands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Songsong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 292/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.1397°N, 145.1411°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Saipan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,560 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Aug 8, 1993 | 32 km S of Inarajan Village, Guam | M7.8 | 134 km | 59 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 20 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam | M7.1 | 130 km | 86 km |
| Aug 14, 2002 | 114 km SSE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands | M6.5 | 114 km | 30 km |
| Apr 23, 1997 | 49 km N of Yigo Village, Guam | M6.5 | 31 km | 101 km |
| Feb 2, 2005 | 63 km NNW of Yigo Village, Guam | M6.3 | 46 km | 159 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 91 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam | M6.2 | 120 km | 22 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 30 km NNW of Yigo Village, Guam | M6.2 | 55 km | 132 km |
| Aug 16, 1993 | 41 km SE of Inarajan Village, Guam | M6.0 | 132 km | 18 km |
| May 9, 1997 | 8 km SSE of Merizo Village, Guam | M6.0 | 115 km | 29 km |
| Feb 11, 2018 | 154 km SE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands | M6.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1998 | 71 km N of Yigo Village, Guam | M6.0 | 29 km | 154 km |
| Feb 10, 1991 | 54 km NNW of Yigo Village, Guam | M6.0 | 46 km | 156 km |
| Feb 24, 2009 | 150 km SSE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands | M5.9 | 131 km | 9 km |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 103 km ESE of Inarajan Village, Guam | M5.9 | 143 km | 16 km |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 91 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam | M5.9 | 51 km | 65 km |
| Jun 29, 2000 | 29 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam | M5.9 | 140 km | 52 km |
| Jun 21, 2000 | 64 km N of Yigo Village, Guam | M5.9 | 20 km | 112 km |
| Jan 2, 1990 | 23 km W of Agat Village, Guam | M5.8 | 111 km | 136 km |
| Sep 26, 1993 | 41 km SE of Inarajan Village, Guam | M5.8 | 127 km | 64 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 50 km N of Yigo Village, Guam | M5.8 | 37 km | 121 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Mawar | Category 5 | 127 mph | 51 km |
| 2023 | Bolaven | Category 4 | 98 mph | 53 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 5 | 121 mph | 248 km |
| 2019 | Bualoi | Category 4 | 98 mph | 227 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 119 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 4 | 92 mph | 156 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 3 | 104 mph | 27 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 4 | 104 mph | 134 km |
| 2015 | Dolphin | Category 4 | 109 mph | 38 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 2 | 86 mph | 147 km |
| 2014 | Vongfong | Category 2 | 69 mph | 30 km |
| 2014 | Tapah | Category 1 | 58 mph | 292 km |
| 2013 | Francisco | Category 4 | 86 mph | 288 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 5 | 115 mph | 263 km |
| 2007 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 75 mph | 205 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 205 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 5 | 127 mph | 51 km |
| 2004 | Tingting | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 2002 | Pongsona | Category 4 | 104 mph | 37 km |
| 2002 | Chataan | Category 3 | 86 mph | 73 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.4 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1993 | GUAM, MARIANA ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: NW Rota-1 (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| NW Rota-1 | Submarine | -517 m (-1,696 ft) | 2010 | 65 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in |
Songsong has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in February to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 84.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.0") and March the driest (3.0").