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Laoag, Philippines

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112,117 Population 371/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Laoag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area302.6 sq mi (783.6 km²)
Population Density371/sq mi
Coordinates18.1978°N, 120.5957°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.4"
117% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 19.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

793 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 79 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 119 km
Sep 12, 2023 69 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.2 133 km
May 22, 1997 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.1 112 km
Feb 6, 1999 66 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 132 km
Jun 30, 2022 49 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 121 km
Mar 20, 2011 43 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 112 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 32 km
May 13, 2002 58 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 124 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 68 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 38 km
Jan 14, 2012 65 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 126 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 40 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 70 km
Apr 7, 2003 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 103 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 92 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 38 km
Oct 4, 2023 Babuyan Islands region, Philippines M5.7 130 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 107 km
May 28, 2006 61 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 134 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 173 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 137 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 261 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 102 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 137 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 39 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 257 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 144 km
2024 Yagi Category 1 288 km
2023 Saola Category 5 216 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 115 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 168 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 187 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 224 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 173 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 16 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 170 km
2016 Haima Category 4 34 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 63 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 79 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 28 km
1915 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 118 km
1627 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 111 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 151 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in
May 84°F (29°C) 6.8 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 11.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 16.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 19.7 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 13.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
December 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in

Laoag has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 77°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 82.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.7") and February the driest (0.4").

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