First Civilian Governor Carlton F. Skinner Memorial Monument
Memorial honoring Guam's first civilian governor
First Civilian Governor Carlton F. Skinner Memorial at a Glance#
About First Civilian Governor Carlton F. Skinner Memorial#
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.
Weather & Climate near First Civilian Governor Carlton F. Skinner Memorial#
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2265 mm/year), wettest in August.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 116 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 24° - 29° | 27° | 75 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 79 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 130 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 160 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 250 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 360 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 318 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 304 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 25° - 30° | 27° | 221 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 24° - 29° | 27° | 157 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
