Nama, Philippines

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75,143 Population 2,377/sq mi density
220 ft Elevation 67 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Nama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 108.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area31.6 sq mi (81.9 km²)
Population Density2,377/sq mi
Coordinates16.1412°N, 120.5426°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.2"
185% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 19.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

749 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 85 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 95 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 61 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 117 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 113 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 45 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 132 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 109 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 121 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 143 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 23 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 50 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 136 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 18 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 112 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 49 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 92 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 93 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 41 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 48 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 103 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 112 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 256 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 43 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 260 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 221 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 113 km
2023 Saola Category 4 257 km
2022 Noru Category 4 95 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 232 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 105 km
2020 Goni Category 3 274 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 218 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 63 km
2016 Haima Category 4 216 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 32 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 248 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 258 km
2015 Noul Category 5 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 15 131 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 85 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 95 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 20 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 107 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 114 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 144 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 159 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in
April 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
May 84°F (29°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 11.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 17.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 19.9 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 13.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Nama has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in December to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.9") and January the driest (0.3").

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