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Pau, Philippines

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2,428 Population 8/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Pau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area307.6 sq mi (796.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates15.0279°N, 120.7243°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.4"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 18.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

925 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 87 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 134 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 147 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 141 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 114 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 113 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 82 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 24 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 101 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 134 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 96 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 74 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 149 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 150 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 148 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 59 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 130 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 146 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 148 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 145 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 219 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 172 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 134 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 135 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 204 km
2023 Saola Category 4 291 km
2022 Noru Category 4 30 km
2021 Conson Category 1 200 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 23 km
2020 Goni Category 3 157 km
2020 Molave Category 2 217 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 287 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 202 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 278 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 184 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 108 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 145 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 282 km
2015 Melor Category 4 134 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.7 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 118 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 135 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 118 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 87 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 134 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 102 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 118 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 19 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 42 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 49 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 62 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 90 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 118 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 118 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 134 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 85°F (29°C) 1.8 in
May 85°F (29°C) 7.5 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 11.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 17.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 18.9 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 13.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
November 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in

Pau has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (18.9") and February the driest (0.3").

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