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Ambuclao, Philippines

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2,822 Population 3/sq mi density
2,497 ft Elevation 761 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Ambuclao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,497 ft (761 m)
Area963.1 sq mi (2,494.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates16.4833°N, 120.7500°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.5"
128% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 20.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

642 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.2 on May 31, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 100 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 134 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 116 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 25 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 75 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 142 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 11 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 149 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 28 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 23 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 132 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 20 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 65 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 109 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 68 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 38 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 28 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 10 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 38 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 20 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 34 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 140 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 60 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 227 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 6 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 213 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 216 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 69 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 277 km
2023 Saola Category 4 230 km
2022 Noru Category 4 132 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 191 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 144 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 272 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 180 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 29 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 54 km
2016 Haima Category 4 172 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 273 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 129 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 100 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 134 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 116 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 100 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 143 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 157 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
April 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 10.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 10.8 in
August 72°F (22°C) 20.6 in Wettest
September 72°F (22°C) 14.8 in
October 71°F (22°C) 8.7 in
November 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in

Ambuclao has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (20.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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