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Weather & Climate in Alad, Philippines

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

Alad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area33.5 sq mi (86.9 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates12.6168°N, 122.2475°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.4"
119% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.72"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 103 km 18 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 52 km 21 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 101 km 18 km
May 4, 2019 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines M5.7 145 km 10 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 147 km 22 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 62 km 33 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 143 km 18 km
Mar 27, 2006 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines M5.6 110 km 32 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 122 km 18 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 145 km 23 km
Feb 3, 2000 19 km SE of Laiya, Philippines M5.5 131 km 33 km
Nov 15, 1994 11 km WSW of Victoria, Philippines M5.5 129 km 21 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 123 km 33 km
Nov 18, 1994 19 km S of Aurora, Philippines M5.4 135 km 20 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 93 km 17 km
Jun 3, 2007 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines M5.3 148 km 30 km
Dec 20, 1994 10 km SSW of Malamig, Philippines M5.3 103 km 33 km
Jun 5, 2020 9 km NE of Banos, Philippines M5.3 140 km 44 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 131 km 10 km
Feb 4, 2016 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.2 133 km 28 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 - 274 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 - 247 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 121 mph 251 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 1 75 mph 224 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 266 km
2021 Rai Category 4 109 mph 281 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 115 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 121 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 233 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 70 km
2020 Vongfong Category 2 81 mph 90 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 54 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 84 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 115 mph 89 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 98 mph 283 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 32 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 130 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 98 mph 98 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 139 km
2010 Conson Category 1 75 mph 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 15 106 km
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake - - 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 169 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 182 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 192 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 196 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.7 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in

Alad has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 83.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.7") and March the driest (1.9").

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