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Ligao, Philippines

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10,295 Population 108/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Ligao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area95.3 sq mi (246.7 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates13.2170°N, 123.5192°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.5"
130% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 17.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

362 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 126 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 132 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 83 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 107 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 126 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 124 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 80 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 56 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 143 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 98 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 75 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 66 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 84 km
Feb 2, 2015 29 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 142 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 70 km
Jan 13, 2004 52 km ESE of Bato, Philippines M5.4 138 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 78 km
Oct 12, 1994 19 km ESE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 123 km
Apr 17, 1991 7 km N of Biri, Philippines M5.3 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 141 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 254 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 123 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 233 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 271 km
2022 Noru Category 5 199 km
2021 Conson Category 1 199 km
2020 Goni Category 5 33 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 143 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 58 km
2020 Molave Category 1 36 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 13 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 169 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 34 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 160 km
2015 Melor Category 4 46 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 289 km
2015 Noul Category 4 261 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 288 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 58 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 80 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 51 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 51 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 77 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 10.1 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 6.2 in
March 78°F (25°C) 5.8 in
April 80°F (26°C) 5.1 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 10.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 17.3 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 17.2 in

Ligao has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 122.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (17.3") and April the driest (5.1").

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