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Weather & Climate in Dapdap, Philippines

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

Dapdap has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 122 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 136.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days122 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area119.1 sq mi (308.6 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates12.0620°N, 125.4881°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 136.2"
258% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 20.24"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,533 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 10 km 21 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 66 km 16 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 71 km 33 km
Mar 3, 2008 Philippine Islands region M6.9 144 km 24 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 19 km 20 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 38 km 24 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 47 km 27 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 17 km 17 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 140 km 9 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 34 km 33 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 46 km 56 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 84 km 12 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 70 km 33 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 59 km 15 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 96 km 29 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 104 km 33 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 24 km 28 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 102 km 33 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 32 km 32 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 55 km 34 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 195 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 131 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 114 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 233 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 138 mph 218 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 190 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 284 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 26 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 166 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 98 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 98 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 160 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 92 mph 205 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 59 km
2015 Noul Category 3 98 mph 252 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 38 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 75 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 115 mph 22 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 140 km
2013 Utor Category 2 98 mph 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 76 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 10 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 47 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 117 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 120 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 147 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 174 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 199 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 16.2 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in
March 78°F (26°C) 8.5 in
April 80°F (26°C) 7.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 19.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 20.2 in Wettest

Dapdap has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 136.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (20.2") and August the driest (6.3").

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