Laura, Marshall Islands

Laura (Marshallese: Ļora, [lˠɔːrˠɑ])^[1] is an island town situated in Marshall Islands. It is located in the west of Majuro Atoll. At approximately 10 feet (3.0 m) above sea level, Laura has the highest elevation of any islands in the Majuro Atoll. Marshall Islands International Airport is located on the island of Laura. A road connects the island of Laura to Djarrit.

Beach scenery

On January 30, 1944, United States troops invaded and built a large base, Naval Base Majuro.^[2][3]

The town was named by World War II GIs in reference to American actress Lauren Bacall.^[4][5] Djarrit, also known as Rita, was named in the same period for actress Rita Hayworth.^[6]

Climate

Climate data for Laura
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	29 (84)	29.2 (84.6)	29.9 (85.8)	29 (85)	29.9 (85.8)	29.9 (85.8)	30.1 (86.1)	29.7 (85.5)	29.4 (84.9)	29.2 (84.5)	29.2 (84.6)	29.6 (85.2)	29.6 (85.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	24.5 (76.1)	24.3 (75.7)	24.8 (76.6)	24.8 (76.7)	24.7 (76.4)	24.2 (75.5)	24.1 (75.3)	24.1 (75.3)	24.2 (75.5)	23.9 (75.1)	24.3 (75.8)	24.3 (75.8)	24.3 (75.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	210 (8.2)	140 (5.7)	170 (6.7)	210 (8.4)	280 (11)	230 (8.9)	300 (11.9)	260 (10.2)	290 (11.4)	320 (12.6)	300 (11.8)	230 (9.2)	2,940 (115.9)
Source: Weatherbase [7]

Majuro Atoll map