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Plan a visit or move to Micronesia with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Micronesia month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Micronesia are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), July the coldest (average low 25°C), and July the wettest (about 376 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)
January28.525.22269.7
February28.425.219910.1
March28.425.12699.5
April28.625.22839.4
May28.625.33409.2
June28.725.03339.6
July28.724.93769.6
August29.024.933710.0
September29.125.02979.5
October29.025.03359.1
November28.925.03579.0
December28.825.13049.3

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What is being reported around Micronesia

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People and places shaping Micronesia

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Research updated Monday, October 12, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1500

    They were settled by the voyagers who sailed eastwards from the Philippines in approximately 1500 BCE.

  2. Documented history · 1300

    These populations gradually moved southwards until they reached the Bismarck Archipelago and the Solomon Islands by 1300 BCE and reconnected with the Lapita culture of the southeast migration branch of Austronesians moving through coastal New Guinea and Island Melanesia.

  3. Documented history · 1200

    By 1200 BCE, they again began crossing open seas beyond inter-island visibility, reaching Vanuatu, Fiji, and New Caledonia; before continuing eastwards to become the ancestors of the Polynesian people.

  4. Documented history · 1000

    Further migrations by other Austronesians also followed, likely from Sulawesi, settling Palau and Yap by around 1000 BCE.

  5. Settlement of Northern Mariana Islands

    The Northern Mariana Islands were settled by voyagers who sailed eastwards from the Philippines in approximately 1500 BCE.

Current public leadership

  • Wesley W. Simina

    Serves as the President of the Federated States of Micronesia.

  • Aren B. Palik

    Serves as the Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia.

People associated with this place

  • Wesley W. Simina

    Serves as the President of the Federated States of Micronesia.

  • Aren B. Palik

    Serves as the Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia.

Historical figures

  • Jules Dumont d'Urville

    Usually credited with coining the term 'Micronesia' in 1832.

  • Louis Domeny de Rienzi

    Used the term 'Micronesia' in 1831, a year prior to Dumont d'Urville.

  • Ferdinand Magellan

    Led the Spanish expedition that reached the Marianas in 1521.

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Micronesia yet.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Micronesia yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Nan Madol

    A megalithic complex made from basalt lava logs in Pohnpei, with construction beginning around 1180 CE.

  • Leluh Complex

    An archaeological complex built in Kosrae in around 1200 CE.

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01 · Overview

Micronesia, in brief

Micronesia is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Micronesia took shape

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03 · Government

Government and public life in Micronesia

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04 · Economy

Work and the economy in Micronesia

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05 · Culture

Culture and creative life in Micronesia

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06 · Travel

Travelling through Micronesia

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Micronesia

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08 · Questions

Questions about Micronesia

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Micronesia

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

What is the capital city and population of Micronesia?

The capital of Micronesia is Palikir, and the total national population is estimated at 112,640.

02 · Q&A

Where is Micronesia located and what is its total area?

Micronesia is located in Oceania, spanning an area of approximately 702 km².

03 · Q&A

What currency and languages are spoken in Micronesia?

The official currency is Dollar (USD) and recognized languages include EN-FM, CHK, PON, YAP, KOS, ULI, WOE, NKR, KPG.

04 · Q&A

What are the major cities and regions in Micronesia?

Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Micronesia include Weno, Tofol, Colonia, Palikir, Kolonia.

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Cities and towns in Micronesia

Weno13,856 people · research starts when openedTofol9,686 people · research starts when openedColonia7,371 people · research starts when openedPalikir6,942 people · Full profileKolonia6,074 people · research starts when openedKolonia Town5,681 people · research starts when openedLelu2,160 people · research starts when openedNema995 people · research starts when openedLukunor Village927 people · research starts when openedPulap Village905 people · research starts when openedKuttu Village873 people · research starts when openedMoch Village854 people · research starts when opened