Pag-asa, Philippines

Full City Profile

3,507 Population 6/sq mi density

92 ft Elevation 28 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Pag-asa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 168 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	81.0°F
	50% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	92 ft (28 m)
Area	544.9 sq mi (1,411.2 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	7.5756°N, 125.6839°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.6"

144% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 10.08"

Driest Month (Jul) 6.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,262 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001	21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines	M7.5	124 km
May 17, 1992	23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines	M7.3	126 km
May 17, 1992	9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines	M7.1	112 km
May 11, 1993	3 km E of Manay, Philippines	M7.0	105 km
Aug 2, 2024	20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines	M6.8	123 km
Nov 13, 1991	4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines	M6.8	116 km
Oct 25, 1990	13 km E of Tidman, Philippines	M6.5	118 km
Sep 23, 2016	36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines	M6.3	143 km
Jan 1, 2002	3 km S of Lais, Philippines	M6.3	142 km
Aug 3, 2024	44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines	M6.3	145 km
Sep 15, 1997	23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines	M6.2	121 km
Apr 19, 2022	41 km E of Santiago, Philippines	M6.1	144 km
Oct 5, 2000	46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines	M6.1	149 km
Feb 1, 2023	1 km NW of Babag, Philippines	M6.0	45 km
Feb 7, 2021	9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines	M6.0	110 km
Apr 5, 2018	43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines	M6.0	146 km
Aug 19, 1993	27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines	M5.9	131 km
Nov 21, 1996	27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines	M5.9	133 km
Mar 7, 2023	6 km SE of Manat, Philippines	M5.9	42 km
May 15, 1993	9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines	M5.8	112 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Rai	Category 5	272 km
2012	Bopha	Category 5	35 km
1994	Owen	Category 1	292 km
1993	Nell	Category 1	211 km
1990	Mike	Category 4	298 km
1986	Marge	Category 2	221 km
1984	Ike	Category 4	221 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1992	PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	6.0 m	—	126 km
2023	E. MINDANAO ISLAND	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	135 km
2025	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	0.3 m	10	116 km
1970	PHILIPPINE TRENCH	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	141 km
1924	E. MINDANAO ISLAND	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	150 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (46 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Leonard Range	Stratovolcano	1,080 m (3,543 ft)	120	46 km
Apo	Stratovolcano	2,938 m (9,639 ft)	Unknown	80 km
Matutum	Stratovolcano	2,286 m (7,500 ft)	1290	150 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	10.1 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	79°F (26°C)	8.1 in
March	81°F (27°C)	6.4 in
April	82°F (28°C)	7.3 in
May	83°F (28°C)	8.7 in	Warmest
June	82°F (28°C)	7.7 in
July	81°F (27°C)	6.1 in	Driest
August	82°F (28°C)	6.7 in
September	82°F (28°C)	7.2 in
October	82°F (28°C)	8.2 in
November	81°F (27°C)	7.8 in
December	80°F (27°C)	8.3 in

Pag-asa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.1") and July the driest (6.1").

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