Federated States of Micronesia

Yap State:  Rainfall throughout Yap State during the 3rd quarter of 2006 was abundant. Nearly all locations on Yap Island and on Ulithi reported above normal precipitation, with most reporting sites on Yap Island and on Ulithi receiving between 45 and 55 inches of rain during the 3rd quarter. The only rain-recording site in Yap State that was somewhat drier than normal was Woleai, where the 3-month total of 32.57 inches was 81% of the normal for the period, and was the lowest value recorded in Yap State.

Climate Outlook:

During a typical El Niño, rainfall in Yap tends to drop below normal by November, and remain below normal through June of the following year. Residents of Yap State should begin water conservation measures by the end of November, and make all reasonable repairs and routine maintenance to rain catchments and other drinking water infrastructure. As on Guam, Yap Island is prone to wildfires during very dry conditions. Residents may wish to clear away brush and combustible materials from areas they wish to protect from fire. At this time, the dry conditions are not expected to be as bad as those experienced during 1998.

Predicted rainfall for Yap State from November 2006 through October 2007 is as follows:

source: UOG-WERI