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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Likiep month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Likiep are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), February the coldest (average low 26°C), and October the wettest (about 304 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.726.45710.9
February27.426.24011.3
March27.626.46911.3
April27.826.410311.0
May28.026.617710.6
June28.326.616311.1
July28.426.520210.7
August28.526.522110.6
September28.626.524710.2
October28.526.43049.5
November28.526.52479.6
December28.126.78210.6

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1543

    The first recorded sighting by Europeans was by the Spanish expedition of Ruy López de Villalobos in January 1543.

  2. Documented history · 1565

    On 5 January 1565, its sighting was again recorded by the patache San Lucas, commanded by Alonso de Arellano, part of the Spanish expedition of Miguel López de Legazpi, which had by then separated from Legazpi's fleet.

  3. Documented history · 1877

    In 1877, Likiep Atoll was purchased by Anton deBrum, a Portuguese trader and whaler, from the local chief Iroij Elap Jortaka in exchange for goods.

  4. Documented history · 1885

    Likiep Atoll was claimed by the German Empire along with the rest of the Marshall Islands in 1885.

  5. First recorded European sighting

    The Spanish expedition of Ruy López de Villalobos made the first recorded European sighting of Likiep Atoll in January 1543.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

  • Ruy López de Villalobos

    Led the Spanish expedition that made the first recorded European sighting of Likiep Atoll in January 1543.

  • Alonso de Arellano

    Commanded the patache San Lucas, which recorded the sighting of Likiep Atoll on 5 January 1565.

  • Miguel López de Legazpi

    Arrived at Likiep Atoll on 12 January 1565 and charted the islands as Los Corrales.

  • Anton deBrum

    Portuguese trader and whaler who purchased Likiep Atoll from local chief Iroij Elap Jortaka in 1877.

  • Iroij Elap Jortaka

    Local chief who sold Likiep Atoll to Anton deBrum in 1877.

Local business and employers

  • Capelle & Co

    A trading firm in which Anton deBrum and Georg Eduard Adolph Capelle were partners, operating a copra plantation on Likiep Atoll.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Debrum House

    A historic 1890 Pacific-trader plantation house built by Joachim DeBrum on Likiep Island, listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

  • German Plantation Haus

    A historical remnant of the colonial village and planting era on Likiep Atoll.

  • Spanish wharf and cistern

    Historical colonial remnants located on Likiep Atoll.

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01 · Overview

Likiep, in brief

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02 · History

How Likiep took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Likiep

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Likiep

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Likiep

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Likiep

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08 · Questions

Questions about Likiep

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01 · Q&A

Where is Likiep located and what are its coordinates?

Likiep is situated in Marshall Islands at geographic coordinates 9.8251, 169.3107, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Likiep?

Likiep has a recorded population of approximately 482 and observes the Pacific/Majuro time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Likiep?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Likiep include MH, EN-MH, with USD used for local transactions.

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