First Civilian Governor Carlton F. Skinner Memorial
Monument Memorial honoring Guam's first civilian governor
The First Civilian Governor Carlton F. Skinner Memorial is a commemorative site in Hagatna, Guam honoring Carlton F. Skinner. It recognizes his role in the island’s transition away from naval administration.
The memorial marks Skinner’s contribution to Guam’s civil government; visitors will find a plaque or monument dedicated to him in a public setting. It is a civic memorial rather than a museum and is typically a short visit for those exploring Hagatna’s public monuments.
The memorial was placed to acknowledge Skinner’s appointment as the first civilian governor after the period of naval administration that followed World War II. It serves as a reminder of changes in Guam’s governance in the mid-20th century.
Located in Hagatna, the capital of Guam, the memorial is situated among other government and civic landmarks in the city.
- Who is commemorated: Commemorates Carlton F. Skinner, who was appointed as the first civilian governor of Guam following the period of naval administration after World War II.
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Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2265 mm/year), wettest in August.
January
January is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).
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June
June is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (250 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (360 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (318 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (304 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (221 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm).
