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Weather & Climate in Diaz, Philippines

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

Diaz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Area99.8 sq mi (258.4 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates15.8463°N, 120.8347°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.2"
103% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

663 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 41 km 25 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 118 km 33 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 74 km 23 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 146 km 15 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 147 km 33 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 105 km 22 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 65 km 18 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 128 km 10 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 139 km 28 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 135 km 59 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 131 km 35 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 65 km 33 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 61 km 17 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 135 km 10 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 133 km 33 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 68 km 10 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 62 km 26 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 63 km 13 km
Apr 9, 1993 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines M5.6 107 km 34 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 75 km 18 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

94 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 54 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 129 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 145 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 263 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 57 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 115 mph 299 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 180 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 125 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 236 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 62 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 234 km
2021 Conson Category 1 277 km
2020 Goni Category 4 115 mph 232 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 76 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 81 mph 290 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 247 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 95 km
2016 Haima Category 4 115 mph 232 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 18 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

4 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 94 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 41 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 118 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 73 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 95 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 134 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 152 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 165 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 166 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in
August 78°F (26°C) 15.2 in Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 11.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.5 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in

Diaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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