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Tara, Philippines

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2,077 Population 6/sq mi density
410 ft Elevation 125 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Tara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 158 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 100.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days158 days/yr

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area361.7 sq mi (936.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates13.8167°N, 122.9833°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.7"
165% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.66"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

228 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 131 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 139 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 76 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 24 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 15 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 109 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 130 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 142 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 71 km
Jun 3, 2007 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines M5.3 33 km
Sep 3, 2024 28 km NE of Casuguran, Philippines M5.3 124 km
Aug 19, 1993 15 km NNE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M5.3 138 km
May 1, 2013 89 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines M5.3 128 km
Feb 4, 2016 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.2 78 km
Jul 28, 1995 10 km WSW of Patnanungan, Philippines M5.2 140 km
Apr 23, 1991 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines M5.2 86 km
Apr 29, 2010 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines M5.2 37 km
Jan 26, 2014 2 km SW of Balanacan, Philippines M5.1 127 km
Jan 16, 2023 22 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines M5.1 66 km
Jul 18, 1990 15 km NNE of Cagsiay, Philippines M5.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 123 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 290 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 98 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 146 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 227 km
2023 Saola Category 4 247 km
2022 Noru Category 5 132 km
2021 Conson Category 1 143 km
2020 Goni Category 5 31 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 80 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 65 km
2020 Molave Category 1 62 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 82 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 224 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 47 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 129 km
2015 Noul Category 5 247 km
2015 Melor Category 4 102 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 232 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 33 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 50 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 46 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 136 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 165 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 165 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 185 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 11.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 13.7 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 13.5 in
December 78°F (26°C) 13.5 in

Tara has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.7") and March the driest (3.0").

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