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Weather & Climate in Alicia, Philippines

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

Alicia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area59.5 sq mi (154.1 km²)
Population Density1,255/sq mi
Coordinates16.7794°N, 121.6973°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.8"
110% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

502 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 135 km 25 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 125 km 34 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 83 km 23 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 102 km 15 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 99 km 18 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 134 km 33 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 92 km 17 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 139 km 33 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 143 km 13 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 81 km 10 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 93 km 26 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 144 km 18 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 79 km 14 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 87 km 16 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 115 km 20 km
Oct 30, 1993 42 km E of Dingalan, Philippines M5.5 150 km 39 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 104 km 33 km
Mar 2, 2003 44 km ESE of Suklayin, Philippines M5.5 136 km 50 km
May 2, 1996 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines M5.5 138 km 33 km
Jul 17, 1990 1 km WNW of Bone South, Philippines M5.4 96 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 280 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 76 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 246 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 14 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 115 mph 204 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 87 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 125 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 154 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 20 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 115 mph 238 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 128 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 179 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 96 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 132 mph 223 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 192 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 81 mph 199 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 139 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 14 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 121 km
2016 Haima Category 4 115 mph 110 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 111 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 135 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 62 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 125 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 87 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in
May 84°F (29°C) 6.2 in
June 85°F (29°C) 5.6 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in
August 83°F (28°C) 8.2 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.0 in
November 78°F (26°C) 12.3 in Wettest
December 76°F (24°C) 8.3 in

Alicia has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 79.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.3") and February the driest (2.1").

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