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Viga, Philippines

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4,089 Population 67/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Viga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 127 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 140.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days127 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area61.1 sq mi (158.2 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates13.8719°N, 124.3091°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 140.0"
268% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 23.11"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 26 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 68 km
Apr 4, 2023 124 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.2 134 km
May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 88 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 143 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 135 km
Jan 27, 2010 117 km NNE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 130 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 27 km
Oct 1, 2024 62 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 64 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 137 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 138 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 136 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 147 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 71 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 137 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 139 km
Oct 21, 1999 87 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.6 97 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 35 km
Jan 21, 2010 107 km NNE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.5 129 km
Feb 2, 2015 29 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 55 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 28 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 280 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 253 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 181 km
2023 Saola Category 4 243 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 291 km
2022 Noru Category 5 137 km
2021 Chanthu Category 4 294 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 218 km
2021 Conson Category 1 285 km
2020 Goni Category 5 30 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 84 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 154 km
2020 Molave Category 1 57 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 100 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 254 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 52 km
2016 Haima Category 5 294 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 52 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 99 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 103 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 13.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 8.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 17.1 in
November 78°F (26°C) 22.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 23.1 in Wettest

Viga has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 140.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (23.1") and August the driest (6.2").

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