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Weather & Climate in Arenas, Philippines

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

Arenas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area74.3 sq mi (192.3 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates15.1704°N, 120.6857°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.4"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 16.10"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

852 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 77 km 25 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 121 km 33 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 130 km 172 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 108 km 33 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 87 km 70 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 30 km 22 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 128 km 129 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 141 km 18 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 110 km 115 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 122 km 10 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 132 km 33 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 129 km 28 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 73 km 35 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 148 km 23 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 146 km 110 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 65 km 59 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 138 km 17 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 126 km 13 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 139 km 26 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 24 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

82 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 130 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 205 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 160 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 123 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 145 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 192 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 285 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 15 km
2021 Conson Category 1 216 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 10 km
2020 Goni Category 3 69 mph 172 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 232 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 86 mph 293 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 92 mph 214 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 92 mph 167 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 93 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 155 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 293 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 117 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 147 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.7 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 134 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 129 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 134 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 77 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 121 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 115 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 134 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 7 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 36 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 59 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 75 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 104 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 134 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 134 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in
May 84°F (29°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 10.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 15.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 16.1 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.6 in

Arenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (16.1") and February the driest (0.2").

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