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Weather & Climate in City of Ligao, Philippines

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

City of Ligao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 87.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area95.3 sq mi (246.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates13.2168°N, 123.5142°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.5"
130% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 16.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

360 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 126 km 16 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 132 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 83 km 76 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 108 km 8 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 113 km 10 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 126 km 27 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 124 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 80 km 18 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 56 km 40 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 143 km 48 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 98 km 37 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 74 km 22 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 66 km 18 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 85 km 44 km
Feb 2, 2015 29 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 143 km 17 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 70 km 33 km
Jan 13, 2004 52 km ESE of Bato, Philippines M5.4 139 km 32 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 78 km 17 km
Oct 12, 1994 19 km ESE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 124 km 21 km
Apr 17, 1991 7 km N of Biri, Philippines M5.3 106 km 75 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 142 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 254 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 123 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 232 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 271 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 199 km
2021 Conson Category 1 199 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 33 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 143 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 57 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 35 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 13 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 169 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 34 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 161 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 46 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 109 mph 289 km
2015 Noul Category 4 104 mph 261 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 288 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 104 mph 57 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 80 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 51 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 52 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 77 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 9.6 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in
March 78°F (26°C) 5.5 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.6 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
July 80°F (26°C) 10.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in
October 80°F (26°C) 13.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 16.8 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 16.6 in

City of Ligao has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 119.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (16.8") and April the driest (4.9").

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