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Weather & Climate in Atok, Philippines

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

Atok has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 176.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,261 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,261 ft (994 m)
Area963.1 sq mi (2,494.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates16.5836°N, 120.6995°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 176.0"
363% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 21.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 113 km 25 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 137 km 33 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 105 km 34 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 32 km 23 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 65 km 15 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 141 km 33 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 22 km 18 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 32 km 33 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 34 km 17 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 42 km 13 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 53 km 33 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 31 km 26 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 97 km 63 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 142 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 60 km 10 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 147 km 33 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 12 km 20 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 26 km 16 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 38 km 18 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 34 km 14 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 - 44 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 - 51 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 - 139 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 209 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 9 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 115 mph 216 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 226 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 63 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 235 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 115 mph 268 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 143 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 - 189 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 154 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 81 mph 266 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 169 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 92 mph 25 km
2016 Haima Category 4 115 mph 166 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 66 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 1 81 mph 300 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 52 mph 267 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 15 140 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 113 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 137 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 105 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 20 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 92 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 154 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
March 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
April 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 8.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 10.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 10.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 21.7 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 15.4 in
October 67°F (20°C) 9.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 6.8 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Atok has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 92.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (21.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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