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Weather & Climate in Banaue, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Banaue enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 141 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 118.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,425 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 141 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,425 ft (1,044 m) |
| Area | 100.5 sq mi (260.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.9136°N, 121.0618°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
595 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 | 138 km | 25 km |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines | M7.0 | 72 km | 34 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M6.5 | 47 km | 23 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines | M6.3 | 37 km | 15 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines | M6.1 | 59 km | 18 km |
| Nov 20, 1996 | 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 1990 | 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.8 | 60 km | 17 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines | M5.7 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines | M5.7 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines | M5.7 | 102 km | 63 km |
| Jun 19, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines | M5.7 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.7 | 59 km | 26 km |
| Jul 18, 2000 | 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines | M5.7 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines | M5.6 | 91 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines | M5.6 | 64 km | 20 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines | M5.6 | 45 km | 14 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.6 | 46 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2019 | 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines | M5.5 | 127 km | 130 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines | M5.5 | 101 km | 55 km |
| May 2, 1996 | 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines | M5.5 | 100 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
105 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 5 | — | 265 km |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 4 | — | 69 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | — | 190 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 20 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 188 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 60 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 155 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 213 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 10 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 5 | 109 mph | 196 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 4 | 115 mph | 224 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 109 mph | 184 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | — | 137 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 274 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 197 km |
| 2019 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 214 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 126 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 29 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 105 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 4 | 115 mph | 114 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 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 | 144 km |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 138 km |
| 1968 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 270 | 130 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 72 km |
| 1983 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 16 | 148 km |
| 1880 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 20 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Cagua | Stratovolcano | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 1860 | 184 km |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 15.6 in | |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 17.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 15.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 13.2 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 11.0 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 6.3 in |
Banaue has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 118.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (17.7") and February the driest (2.9").