Tunga, Philippines

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8,301 Population 2,795/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Tunga 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. Annual precipitation totals 103.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density2,795/sq mi
Coordinates11.2456°N, 124.7517°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.1"
171% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 13.54"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,210 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 128 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 130 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 116 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 145 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 19 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 134 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 98 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 75 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 126 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 130 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 149 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 125 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 110 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 137 km
Aug 8, 1996 22 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M5.8 130 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 29 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 77 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 19 km
Jan 17, 2012 19 km E of Salcedo, Philippines M5.7 119 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 42 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 235 km
2021 Rai Category 5 141 km
2020 Goni Category 5 266 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 107 km
2020 Molave Category 1 240 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 184 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 24 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 251 km
2015 Melor Category 4 152 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 135 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 73 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 177 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 28 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 292 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 40 km
2006 Durian Category 4 240 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 162 km
2006 Utor Category 2 18 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 127 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 67 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 128 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 39 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 43 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 118 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 174 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 177 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 186 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 10.6 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.5 in
March 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in
April 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 13.5 in Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 12.7 in

Tunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 103.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.5") and April the driest (5.1").

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