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Weather & Climate in De la Paz, Philippines

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

De la Paz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area71.7 sq mi (185.8 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates11.0644°N, 122.7792°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.4"
125% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.72"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 123 km 18 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 127 km 11 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 136 km 9 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 142 km 15 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 131 km 21 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 125 km 41 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 52 km 16 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 119 km 10 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 122 km 18 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 120 km 33 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 64 km 23 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 66 km 29 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 126 km 14 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 150 km 33 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 18 km 33 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 148 km 33 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 115 km 10 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 120 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 140 km 10 km
Feb 27, 2000 6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines M5.2 100 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 69 km
2021 Rai Category 4 109 mph 112 km
2021 Conson Category 1 295 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 282 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 193 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 239 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 226 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 83 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 115 mph 270 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 205 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 268 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 104 mph 183 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 42 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 81 mph 199 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 89 km
2006 Durian Category 4 115 mph 272 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 98 mph 258 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 95 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 63 mph 203 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 113 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 51 127 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 59 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 69 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 82 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 12.7 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in

De la Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.7") and March the driest (2.2").

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