Climate Insights for Meilap

Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia

Hottest
October
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
July
26°C low79°F low
Wettest
October
337 mm rain13.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Meilap is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,551 mm of precipitation falls per year. Meilap receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Meilap sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Meilap is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 139.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Meilap receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Meilap 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: 27°MarMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°MayMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°JunMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°JulMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AugMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°SepMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°OctMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°NovMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°DecMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°F
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Meilap has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 2°C range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July 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.Meilap has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°F range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 79°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 248mmFebPrecipitation: 164mmMarPrecipitation: 274mmAprPrecipitation: 273mmMayPrecipitation: 331mmJunPrecipitation: 312mmJulPrecipitation: 336mmAugPrecipitation: 310mmSepPrecipitation: 301mmOctPrecipitation: 337mmNovPrecipitation: 331mmDecPrecipitation: 335mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.8inFebPrecipitation: 6.5inMarPrecipitation: 10.8inAprPrecipitation: 10.7inMayPrecipitation: 13inJunPrecipitation: 12.3inJulPrecipitation: 13.2inAugPrecipitation: 12.2inSepPrecipitation: 11.9inOctPrecipitation: 13.3inNovPrecipitation: 13inDecPrecipitation: 13.2in
Precipitation

Meilap is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,551 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 296 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 337 mm of rainfall. July and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 164 mm. That's 173 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Meilap is a very wet location, receiving approximately 139.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 13.3 in of rainfall. July and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6.5 in. That's 6.8 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 29km/hFebWind Speed: 31km/hMarWind Speed: 26km/hAprWind Speed: 25km/hMayWind Speed: 22km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 26km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18mphFebWind Speed: 19mphMarWind Speed: 16mphAprWind Speed: 15mphMayWind Speed: 14mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 16mph
Wind Speed

Meilap 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 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 17km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 28km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Meilap 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 August, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 11mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18mph in winter, 15mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Meilap 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 Meilap 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 °C83 °F
29 km/h18 mph
248 mm9.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
27 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
31 km/h19 mph
164 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
26 km/h16 mph
274 mm10.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
25 km/h15 mph
273 mm10.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
22 km/h14 mph
331 mm13 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
19 km/h12 mph
312 mm12.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
336 mm13.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
14 km/h8 mph
310 mm12.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
14 km/h9 mph
301 mm11.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
14 km/h9 mph
337 mm13.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
26 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
19 km/h12 mph
331 mm13 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
26 km/h16 mph
335 mm13.2 in
0 cm0 in