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Weather & Climate in Adams, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Adams has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 123 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 125.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 73.4°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 123 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 42.5 sq mi (110.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4667°N, 120.9000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
765 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 27, 2022 | 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines | M7.0 | 106 km | 34 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines | M6.3 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 69 km N of Namuac, Philippines | M6.2 | 92 km | 31 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M6.1 | 68 km | 34 km |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 49 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M6.0 | 77 km | 30 km |
| Feb 6, 1999 | 66 km N of Namuac, Philippines | M6.0 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 43 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M6.0 | 69 km | 27 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines | M5.9 | 17 km | 32 km |
| May 13, 2002 | 58 km N of Namuac, Philippines | M5.8 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 1997 | 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines | M5.8 | 18 km | 71 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines | M5.8 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 1995 | 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines | M5.8 | 6 km | 48 km |
| Jan 14, 2012 | 65 km N of Namuac, Philippines | M5.8 | 86 km | 17 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 56 km N of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines | M5.7 | 26 km | 64 km |
| Oct 4, 2023 | Babuyan Islands region, Philippines | M5.7 | 89 km | 27 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines | M5.7 | 148 km | 63 km |
| Mar 13, 2001 | 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 48 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 61 km N of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 83 km | 23 km |
| Jul 18, 2000 | 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines | M5.7 | 64 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
107 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 5 | — | 95 km |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 3 | — | 216 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 163 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 121 mph | 215 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 18 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 179 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 59 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 165 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 5 | 121 mph | 178 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 4 | 115 mph | 71 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | — | 175 km |
| 2022 | Nesat | Category 1 | 63 mph | 158 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 183 km |
| 2019 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 137 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 46 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 196 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 138 mph | 276 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 4 | 115 mph | 41 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 2 | 86 mph | 274 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 278 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1988 | NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 20 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 106 km |
| 1983 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 16 | 27 km |
| 1627 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin de Babuyanes (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Camiguin de Babuyanes | Stratovolcano | 712 m (2,336 ft) | 1857 | 109 km |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Cagua | Stratovolcano | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 1860 | 132 km |
| Babuyan Claro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1924 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 11.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 15.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 14.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 14.8 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 14.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 12.8 in |
Adams has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 125.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.5") and March the driest (4.1").