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Weather & Climate in Aritao, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aritao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Area | 102.6 sq mi (265.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.2979°N, 121.0345°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
629 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 | 70 km | 25 km |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines | M7.0 | 138 km | 34 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M6.5 | 23 km | 23 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines | M6.3 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines | M6.1 | 26 km | 18 km |
| Nov 20, 1996 | 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 1990 | 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.8 | 14 km | 17 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.7 | 17 km | 26 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines | M5.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines | M5.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines | M5.7 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines | M5.7 | 144 km | 63 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines | M5.7 | 62 km | 13 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.6 | 27 km | 16 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines | M5.6 | 67 km | 18 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines | M5.6 | 24 km | 14 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines | M5.6 | 45 km | 20 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines | M5.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 2 km SE of Manibaug Pasig, Philippines | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1991 | 14 km S of Santa Juliana, Philippines | M5.5 | 139 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
100 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 | — | 4 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 79 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | — | 165 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 211 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 36 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 254 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 180 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 78 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 202 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 4 | 115 mph | 292 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 109 mph | 117 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | — | 182 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 3 | 69 mph | 274 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 131 km |
| 2019 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 193 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 47 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 4 | 115 mph | 178 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 42 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 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 | 92 km |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 70 km |
| 1968 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 270 | 126 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 138 km |
| 1880 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 20 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Pinatubo | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | 1993 | 149 km |
| Natib | Stratovolcano | 1,253 m (4,111 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 8.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in |
Aritao has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.5") and February the driest (1.1").