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Weather & Climate in Sorol, Micronesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sorol has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 151.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Coordinates | 8.1435°N, 140.3940°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Chuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 4, 1996 | 181 km SE of Fais, Micronesia | M5.9 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 190 km SSE of Fais, Micronesia | M5.6 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 1992 | 161 km SSE of Fais, Micronesia | M5.6 | 73 km | 44 km |
| Jul 4, 1996 | 146 km SE of Fais, Micronesia | M5.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Oct 21, 1994 | 122 km SSE of Fais, Micronesia | M5.1 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Oct 22, 1994 | 146 km SSE of Fais, Micronesia | M4.9 | 93 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 2006 | 242 km SE of Colonia, Micronesia | M4.7 | 111 km | 35 km |
| Apr 1, 2001 | 207 km SE of Fais, Micronesia | M4.6 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 2002 | 116 km WSW of Fais, Micronesia | M4.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 194 km SSE of Fais, Micronesia | M4.5 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2002 | 88 km SW of Fais, Micronesia | M4.5 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 158 km SSE of Fais, Micronesia | M4.3 | 84 km | 35 km |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 114 km SW of Fais, Micronesia | M4.3 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2005 | 34 km S of Fais, Micronesia | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
24 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Man-yi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 299 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 2015 | Maysak | Category 5 | 121 mph | 219 km |
| 2015 | Noul | Category 1 | 69 mph | 279 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 3 | 92 mph | 73 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 4 | 109 mph | 106 km |
| 2005 | Nesat | Category 2 | 86 mph | 285 km |
| 2004 | Sudal | Category 4 | 92 mph | 98 km |
| 2004 | Nanmadol | Category 2 | 69 mph | 84 km |
| 2003 | Lupit | Category 3 | 86 mph | 224 km |
| 2002 | Mitag | Category 3 | 86 mph | 28 km |
| 1993 | Robyn | Category 1 | 69 mph | 291 km |
| 1990 | Owen | Category 3 | 92 mph | 181 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 2 | 75 mph | 114 km |
| 1990 | Percy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 121 km |
| 1989 | Irma | Category 1 | 81 mph | 273 km |
| 1988 | Skip | Category 1 | 63 mph | 292 km |
| 1987 | Orchid | Category 2 | 92 mph | 173 km |
| 1987 | Nina | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 1986 | Ken | Category 2 | 75 mph | 111 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 11.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in |
Sorol has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in February to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 98.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.6") and April the driest (4.6").