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Weather & Climate in Adela, Philippines

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Adela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 119.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average82.2°F
52% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area733.0 sq mi (1,898.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates12.4416°N, 120.9729°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.5"
215% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 26.65"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

541 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 126 km 18 km
Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 121 km 32 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 143 km 110 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 149 km 112 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 62 km 12 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 142 km 121 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 118 km 58 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 148 km 14 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 140 km 152 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 140 km 207 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 124 km 10 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 150 km 21 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 124 km 22 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 126 km 113 km
May 4, 2019 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines M5.7 9 km 10 km
Oct 18, 2009 14 km S of Calatagan, Philippines M5.7 145 km 156 km
May 10, 1994 12 km NNW of Cabacao, Philippines M5.7 117 km 70 km
May 22, 2011 14 km WSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.7 130 km 149 km
Jul 7, 1990 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines M5.7 42 km 27 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 130 km 18 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 - 206 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 1 75 mph 260 km
2021 Rai Category 4 98 mph 260 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 142 km
2020 Goni Category 4 115 mph 176 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 298 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 77 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 210 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 84 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 30 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 127 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 189 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 93 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 188 km
2014 Hagupit Category 1 86 mph 236 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 104 mph 79 km
2012 Bopha Category 1 75 mph 294 km
2009 Mirinae Category 2 69 mph 282 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 112 km
2006 Durian Category 4 104 mph 120 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 121 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 118 km
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake - - 9 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 174 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 189 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
February 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 85°F (30°C) 1.7 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 7.7 in
June 83°F (28°C) 16.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 26.7 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 21.6 in
September 81°F (27°C) 17.9 in Coldest
October 81°F (27°C) 12.3 in
November 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
December 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in

Adela has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 81°F in September to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (26.7") and March the driest (0.4").

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