Climate Insights for Kanif

Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Hottest
May
29°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
February
26°C low80°F low
Wettest
July
380 mm rain15 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kanif is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 3,016 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kanif receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kanif sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kanif is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 118.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Kanif receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kanif sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°FebMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°AprMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°MayMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°JunMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°JulMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°AugMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°SepMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°OctMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°NovMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°DecMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 81°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°F
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Kanif has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Kanif has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 80°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 195mmFebPrecipitation: 127mmMarPrecipitation: 141mmAprPrecipitation: 176mmMayPrecipitation: 214mmJunPrecipitation: 293mmJulPrecipitation: 380mmAugPrecipitation: 307mmSepPrecipitation: 303mmOctPrecipitation: 350mmNovPrecipitation: 275mmDecPrecipitation: 256mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.7inFebPrecipitation: 5inMarPrecipitation: 5.5inAprPrecipitation: 6.9inMayPrecipitation: 8.4inJunPrecipitation: 11.5inJulPrecipitation: 15inAugPrecipitation: 12.1inSepPrecipitation: 11.9inOctPrecipitation: 13.8inNovPrecipitation: 10.8inDecPrecipitation: 10.1in
Precipitation

Kanif is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,016 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 251 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 380 mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 127 mm. That's 254 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Kanif is a very wet location, receiving approximately 118.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.9 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 15 in of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5 in. That's 10 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 28km/hFebWind Speed: 30km/hMarWind Speed: 25km/hAprWind Speed: 23km/hMayWind Speed: 20km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 16km/hNovWind Speed: 22km/hDecWind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17mphFebWind Speed: 19mphMarWind Speed: 16mphAprWind Speed: 14mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 16mph
Wind Speed

Kanif is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 30km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 14km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 28km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Kanif is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 19mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 17mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kanif based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kanif based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
27 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
28 km/h17 mph
195 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
30 km/h19 mph
127 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
27 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
25 km/h16 mph
141 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
23 km/h14 mph
176 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C81 °F
29 °C83 °F
20 km/h12 mph
214 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
293 mm11.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
380 mm15 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
17 km/h10 mph
307 mm12.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
303 mm11.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
350 mm13.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
22 km/h14 mph
275 mm10.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
25 km/h16 mph
256 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in