Climate Insights for Nukuoro

Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia

Hottest
October
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
July
26°C low80°F low
Wettest
March
397 mm rain15.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Nukuoro is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 3,569 mm of precipitation falls per year. Nukuoro receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nukuoro sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Nukuoro is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 140.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Nukuoro receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nukuoro sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°FebMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°MarMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°AprMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°MayMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°JunMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°JulMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AugMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°SepMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°OctMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°NovMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°DecMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°F
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Nukuoro has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°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.Nukuoro has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°F range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. July 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: 352mmFebPrecipitation: 247mmMarPrecipitation: 397mmAprPrecipitation: 394mmMayPrecipitation: 380mmJunPrecipitation: 270mmJulPrecipitation: 326mmAugPrecipitation: 200mmSepPrecipitation: 235mmOctPrecipitation: 175mmNovPrecipitation: 265mmDecPrecipitation: 330mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 13.8inFebPrecipitation: 9.7inMarPrecipitation: 15.6inAprPrecipitation: 15.5inMayPrecipitation: 14.9inJunPrecipitation: 10.6inJulPrecipitation: 12.8inAugPrecipitation: 7.9inSepPrecipitation: 9.3inOctPrecipitation: 6.9inNovPrecipitation: 10.4inDecPrecipitation: 13in
Precipitation

Nukuoro is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,569 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 297 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 397 mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 175 mm. That's 223 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Nukuoro is a very wet location, receiving approximately 140.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 15.6 in of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 6.9 in. That's 8.8 in less than March, 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21km/hFebWind Speed: 23km/hMarWind Speed: 20km/hAprWind Speed: 18km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Nukuoro is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/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 20km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Nukuoro is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph 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 13mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nukuoro 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 Nukuoro 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
29 °C83 °F
21 km/h13 mph
352 mm13.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
23 km/h14 mph
247 mm9.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
20 km/h12 mph
397 mm15.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
18 km/h11 mph
394 mm15.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
17 km/h10 mph
380 mm14.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
270 mm10.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
326 mm12.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
200 mm7.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
14 km/h9 mph
235 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
14 km/h9 mph
175 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
15 km/h9 mph
265 mm10.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
17 km/h11 mph
330 mm13 in
0 cm0 in