Location & Surroundings
Rongelap is a village in Rongelap Atoll, Marshall Islands with 19 inhabitants, at 11 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: Ron̄ļap
Basic Data
- Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
- seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 9' 49" N, 166° 53' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 11 m
- Timezone Pacific/Majuro
- Time Shift GMT 12 (DST 12)
Statistics & Country
- Population 19
- Pop. Density 259 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +692
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:15
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Alternate Names
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Ron̄ļap
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
0.94 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 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 4 | 665.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 2.6 | 106 | 76 | 1,010.9 | 0.08 / 0.57 | 28 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 1.9 | 73 | 77 | 1,010.4 | 2.33 / 2.90 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.4 | 3.5 | 73 | 75 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.94 | 12 | 470.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.7 | 3.5 | 50 | 75 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 16 | 669.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.4 | 2.4 | 66 | 77 | 1,010.6 | 1.01 / 1.10 | 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 | 68 | 662.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 2.5 | 33 | 75 | 1,010.2 | 1.39 / 1.51 | 89 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 1.5 | 54 | 76 | 1,009.4 | 1.70 / 3.21 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.6 | 3.3 | 79 | 75 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 51 | 430.2 | 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 20:15. Time zone: Pacific/Majuro (UTC+12:00).
What type of place is Rongelap?
Rongelap is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Rongelap?
Population about 19.
What is the elevation of Rongelap?
DEM 11 m.
Where is Rongelap located?
It is at 11.16351, 166.89408 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rongelap in?
It is in Marshall Islands.