Roof Cross of destroyed Sumay Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church

Monument Roof cross of destroyed church in Sumay, Guam

In Sumay (Santa Rita), the roof cross from the destroyed Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church remains as an isolated relic; visitors interested in Guam history view the cross and nearby shoreline ruins.

The Roof Cross of the destroyed Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Church is a standing cross element associated with the former church at Sumay in what is now Santa Rita Municipality, Guam.

The cross marks the site or memory of a church that no longer stands intact and is a local landmark rather than a functioning parish church. It is visited chiefly for local historical interest rather than as a major tourist attraction.

The cross is located within Santa Rita Municipality on the island of Guam in the western Pacific, and is tied to the history of the former settlement of Sumay in that municipality.

Geographically it sits on Guam, a U.S. territory in the western Pacific; the site is accessed via local roads within Santa Rita Municipality.

Roof Cross of destroyed Sumay Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church
Roof cross site, Sumay (former village), Santa Rita Municipality, Guam
13.4377, 144.6521

How to Get to Roof Cross of destroyed Sumay Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church #

Sumay lies near the western side of Apra Harbor. Access is via local roads from the nearby towns of Piti or Santa Rita; a short taxi or rental car trip from the main island centers is required. Local signage may be sparse.

Tips for Visiting Roof Cross of destroyed Sumay Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church #

  • Respect any memorial signage; the roof cross is a remnant of a damaged church with wartime and post-war histories.
  • Combine a visit with nearby WWII and Cold War sites on Guam to understand the archipelago's layered military past.

Best Time to Visit Roof Cross of destroyed Sumay Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church #

Visit during dry season for clearer skies and easier access to historic sites.

Dry season
Dec-May · 24-30°C
Less rain, easier walking along coastal traces.
Wet season
Jun-Nov · 24-31°C
Higher humidity and occasional typhoons; check local weather.

Weather & Climate near Roof Cross of destroyed Sumay Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church #

Climate

Roof Cross of destroyed Sumay Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2286 mm/year), wettest in August.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
24° 29°

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
25° 30°

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (245 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°

Weather

245 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (373 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°

Weather

373 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (317 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°

Weather

317 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (306 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°

Weather

306 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (230 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
25° 30°

Weather

230 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 29°

Weather

163 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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