Southern Guam geospatial information serverClimate of Guam
Guam’s climate is tropical wet/dry, with an equable mean annual high temperature of 81 °F (27 °C) and mean low is 76 °F (24 °C). The weather is generally hot and humid with little seasonal temperature variation. The coolest months are January and February, when temperatures fall to mid to low 70s °F (20s °C) at night. Daily maximums and minimums vary no more than 10 °F (6 °C). Relative humidity ranges from 65-80% during daylight hours to 85-100% at night. A subtropical high-pressure area lying north of the island throughout much of the year results in a dominant airflow pattern characterized by trade winds prevailing from the northeast. Frequent storms, common in the summer and fall, disrupt this pattern and occasionally intensify to typhoon status (Lander, 1994). An average of three tropical storms and one typhoon pass within 180 nautical miles (330 km) of Guam each year. Typhoons occur year-round, but the highest risk is in October and November. The most intense typhoon to pass over Guam recently was Super Typhoon Pongsona, with sustained winds of 125 miles per hour. It hit Guam on December 8, 2002 and caused massive destruction. Because of such risks, many homes and businesses on Guam are made of reinforced concrete and have typhoon shutters. Maps:Use the menu to the right to view relevant maps. |