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Weather & Climate in Sonsorol Village, Palau
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sonsorol Village has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 125 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 116.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 125 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.3261°N, 132.2194°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Palau |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 6, 2016 | 69 km SSE of Sonsorol Village, Palau | M5.3 | 70 km | 7 km |
| Oct 22, 2003 | 25 km E of Sonsorol Village, Palau | M5.3 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Nov 14, 2001 | 144 km SSE of Sonsorol Village, Palau | M5.1 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2019 | 136 km ENE of Sonsorol Village, Palau | M4.9 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 89 km E of Sonsorol Village, Palau | M4.8 | 90 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 115 mph | 145 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 11.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Driest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 10.5 in |
Sonsorol Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 116.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.7") and September the driest (8.5").