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Palauig, Philippines

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2,944 Population 1/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Palauig 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 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 132.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area3,021.5 sq mi (7,825.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates15.4350°N, 119.9045°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.9"
250% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 38.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

687 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 17, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 139 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 41 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 86 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 84 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 85 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 103 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 149 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 36 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 146 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 105 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 82 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 41 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 56 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 121 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 112 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 68 km
Dec 22, 1997 Luzon, Philippines M5.6 59 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 119 km
Sep 22, 1990 62 km W of Palauig, Philippines M5.6 62 km
Apr 9, 1993 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines M5.6 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

84 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 126 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 204 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 285 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 75 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 146 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 234 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 216 km
2022 Noru Category 4 7 km
2021 Conson Category 1 289 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 28 km
2020 Molave Category 2 250 km
2020 Goni Category 1 250 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 211 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 292 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 133 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 85 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 152 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 230 km
2015 Melor Category 4 176 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 136 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 139 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 41 km
1872 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pinatubo (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 59 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 94 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 96 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 119 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 185 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.5 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 10.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 18.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 29.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 38.4 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 20.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in

Palauig has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 132.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (38.4") and January the driest (0.2").

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