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Weather & Climate in Atop-atop, Philippines

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

Atop-atop has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 95.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²)
Population Density263/sq mi
Coordinates11.2322°N, 123.7602°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.9"
152% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.84"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

327 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 150 km 11 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 96 km 9 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 110 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 120 km 8 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 114 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 106 km 10 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 115 km 7 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 119 km 33 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 108 km 12 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 83 km 30 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 125 km 37 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 140 km 10 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 104 km 73 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 112 km 10 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 84 km 33 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 93 km 33 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 125 km 33 km
Mar 1, 2020 6 km NNW of Guindapunan, Philippines M5.4 102 km 10 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 76 km 10 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 90 km 25 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 37 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 296 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 135 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 253 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 144 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 238 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 200 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 55 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 254 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 165 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 234 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 104 mph 110 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 222 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 8 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 81 mph 253 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 52 km
2006 Durian Category 4 121 mph 242 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 98 mph 200 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 63 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 63 mph 157 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 150 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 77 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 85 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 90 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 114 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 129 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 174 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
March 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
April 84°F (29°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 85°F (29°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 7.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
August 83°F (29°C) 6.8 in
September 83°F (28°C) 8.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in

Atop-atop has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and April the driest (2.5").

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