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The Biome of Micronesia
    Micronesia is a group of islands that have a relatively identical climate.  The island of Chuuk (Truk) has a climate similar to that of a typical Tropical Oceanic Biome. The temperature and the humidity vary little for month to month.  All of the islands receive a moderate amount of heavy rainfall, and the daily temperature range is pretty small, changing only about 10°F during the entire day. The amount of rainfall that each island receives depends on it's altitude and if it is exposed to any of the dominant winds, either the Northeast Trade winds or the Southeast Monsoon winds. The islands above 5°N lattitude (which is most of them and includes Chuuk) experience Tropic Storms (which are typhoon of the South China Sea). These storms produce very strong winds and heavy rains and do a considerable amount of damage. The season for these storms is from July-November.
   Ujelang(directly east of Chuuk)                        Saipan (directly north of Chuuk)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/world/country_guides/results.shtml?tt=TT005630

So far the weather here has been great.  It is such a change from the temperate Northeast United States.  The days are wonderful with lots of sunshine. Thank god for the sea breeze because without it we would be in for some very humid days.  The nights are more humid than the days are, so that makes sleeping a little tougher.  So far we all love this place it is like paradise.
Animals and Plants
Here on the Island there are many different ecosystems from mangrove swamps to lush tropical rainforest and pristine coral reefs.  On the islnads there are many different species of birds. There are a few different types of lizrads on the island including the rare monitor lizard. 

The coral reefs around the island are loaded with tropical fish of every description and colors, as well as marine turtles and manta rays. The surrounding oceans are home to several large species of game fish such as marlin, mahi-mahi, tuna, barracuda, sailfish and assorted bottom fish.

There are many different tropical shrubs, flowers and trees numbering more than six hundred species of higher plants are found here.



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