Location & Surroundings
Rongelap is a residential in Rongelap Atoll, Marshall Islands, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ebaye, about 280 km to the south. The national capital Majuro is about 670 km to the southeast.
Also known as: Gross-Rong · Rimsky-Korsakoff-Inseln · Rongelab-Inseln · Rongorappu-tō · Rongorappu · Rongerappu
Overview
Rongelap is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Marshall Islands.
Basic Data
- Country Marshall Islands
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 10' 3" N, 166° 53' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Pacific/Kwajalein
- Time Shift GMT 12 (DST 12)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +692
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:08
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other islands nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rongelap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rongelap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.8 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
3.2 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
10 %
Precip
0.93 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 28.7 | 3.2 | 85 | 75 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 3.0 | 82 | 74 | 1,009.8 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 4 | 665.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 2.6 | 106 | 76 | 1,010.9 | 0.08 / 0.56 | 28 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 1.9 | 73 | 77 | 1,010.4 | 2.34 / 2.90 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.4 | 3.5 | 73 | 75 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.93 | 12 | 470.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.7 | 3.5 | 51 | 75 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 16 | 669.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.4 | 2.3 | 66 | 77 | 1,010.6 | 1.00 / 1.09 | 6 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.1 | 2.5 | 24 | 76 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.98 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.3 | 3.0 | 360 | 77 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 21 | 466.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 4.6 | 2 | 75 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 69 | 661.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 2.4 | 33 | 75 | 1,010.2 | 1.41 / 1.53 | 89 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 1.5 | 54 | 76 | 1,009.4 | 1.71 / 3.24 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.6 | 3.3 | 80 | 75 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 52 | 430.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rongelap?
Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.8 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rongelap today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Rongelap?
Local time is 20:08. Time zone: Pacific/Kwajalein (UTC+12:00).
What type of place is Rongelap?
Rongelap is a island.
What is the elevation of Rongelap?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Rongelap located?
It is at 11.16746, 166.89631 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rongelap in?
It is in Marshall Islands.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry