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Adams, Philippines

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2,189 Population 52/sq mi density
774 ft Elevation 236 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Adams has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 123 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 125.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average73.4°F
36% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days123 days/yr

Geography

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Area42.5 sq mi (110.0 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates18.4667°N, 120.9000°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 125.4"
230% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.47"
Driest Month (Mar) 4.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

765 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 106 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 146 km
Sep 12, 2023 69 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.2 92 km
May 22, 1997 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.1 68 km
Jun 30, 2022 49 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 77 km
Feb 6, 1999 66 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 90 km
Mar 20, 2011 43 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 69 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 17 km
May 13, 2002 58 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 82 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 18 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 28 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 6 km
Jan 14, 2012 65 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 86 km
Aug 26, 1999 56 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 77 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 26 km
Oct 4, 2023 Babuyan Islands region, Philippines M5.7 89 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 148 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 48 km
May 28, 2006 61 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 83 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

107 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 95 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 216 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 163 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 215 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 18 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 179 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 59 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 165 km
2023 Saola Category 5 178 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 71 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 175 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 158 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 183 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 137 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 46 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 196 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 276 km
2016 Haima Category 4 41 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 274 km
2016 Nida Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 20 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 106 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 27 km
1627 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin de Babuyanes (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 109 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 129 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 132 km
Babuyan Claro Stratovolcano(es) 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 1924 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 8.5 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in
March 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 11.2 in Warmest
July 76°F (25°C) 12.0 in
August 76°F (24°C) 15.5 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 14.1 in
October 74°F (23°C) 14.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 14.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 12.8 in

Adams has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 125.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.5") and March the driest (4.1").

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