Climate Change Chart of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Comprehensive Climate Change Chart of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands: Monthly Averages and Impact Trends
For Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, the climate data compare 1940–1950 with 2013–2023.
Monthly mean temperatures were higher by a difference of +0.79 °C averaged across calendar months in the more recent reference period; this unweighted mean describes the aggregate across months, not a continuous trend or every individual month. The largest monthly increase was in May, at +1.15 °C.
Overview of climate changes
Temperature changes
Monthly mean temperatures were higher by a difference of +0.79 °C averaged across calendar months in the more recent reference period; this unweighted mean describes the aggregate across months, not a continuous trend or every individual month. The largest monthly increase was in May, at +1.15 °C. These are monthly mean conditions, not daytime maximum temperatures.
Changes in rainfall
Mean daily rainfall differed by +0.01 mm/day averaged across calendar months, a near-unchanged rounded aggregate that does not imply every month was similar. The largest monthly increase was in October, at +3.76 mm/day, while the largest decrease was in July, at -1.99 mm/day. These daily averages are not monthly rainfall totals and do not show how rain is distributed among individual days.
Changes in sunshine duration
Mean daily sunshine duration was lower by a difference of -0.30 hours/day averaged across calendar months. The largest monthly increase occurred in June, at +0.42 hours/day, while the largest decrease was in October, at -1.15 hours/day. These shifts describe average daily sunshine, not the conditions of every day.
Climate Change Data Overview for Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Explore the comprehensive climate change data for Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes influenced by climate change, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.
Temperature °C
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.81 | 25.38 | 0.57 |
| Feb | 24.32 | 25.11 | 0.79 |
| Mar | 24.68 | 25.49 | 0.81 |
| Apr | 25.04 | 26.08 | 1.04 |
| May | 25.48 | 26.64 | 1.15 |
| Jun | 25.97 | 26.94 | 0.96 |
| Jul | 25.73 | 26.60 | 0.87 |
| Aug | 25.82 | 26.30 | 0.48 |
| Sep | 25.64 | 26.30 | 0.66 |
| Oct | 25.68 | 26.23 | 0.55 |
| Nov | 25.76 | 26.52 | 0.76 |
| Dec | 25.39 | 26.20 | 0.82 |
| ⌀ Month | 25.36 | 26.15 | 0.79 |
Sunshine (h) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10.40 | 10.00 | -0.39 |
| Feb | 10.72 | 10.57 | -0.15 |
| Mar | 10.94 | 10.80 | -0.14 |
| Apr | 11.47 | 11.25 | -0.23 |
| May | 11.76 | 11.51 | -0.26 |
| Jun | 11.16 | 11.58 | 0.42 |
| Jul | 10.56 | 10.40 | -0.16 |
| Aug | 10.11 | 9.22 | -0.89 |
| Sep | 10.00 | 9.15 | -0.85 |
| Oct | 10.20 | 9.05 | -1.15 |
| Nov | 9.76 | 9.82 | 0.06 |
| Dec | 9.95 | 10.13 | 0.18 |
| ⌀ Month | 10.59 | 10.29 | -0.30 |
Rain (mm) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.50 | 2.74 | 0.24 |
| Feb | 1.83 | 2.04 | 0.21 |
| Mar | 2.18 | 2.17 | -0.01 |
| Apr | 2.07 | 2.68 | 0.61 |
| May | 2.55 | 3.08 | 0.53 |
| Jun | 5.11 | 3.61 | -1.50 |
| Jul | 8.54 | 6.55 | -1.99 |
| Aug | 8.92 | 10.00 | 1.09 |
| Sep | 9.20 | 9.41 | 0.21 |
| Oct | 6.59 | 10.34 | 3.76 |
| Nov | 5.48 | 4.25 | -1.22 |
| Dec | 3.74 | 1.97 | -1.77 |
| ⌀ Month | 4.89 | 4.90 | 0.01 |
Snow (mm) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Feb | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Mar | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Apr | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jun | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jul | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nov | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dec | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ⌀ Month | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
