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Weather & Climate in General Nakar, Philippines

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

General Nakar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 102.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days152 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area518.8 sq mi (1,343.7 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates14.7637°N, 121.6356°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.9"
171% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 13.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

681 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 113 km 25 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 149 km 112 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 128 km 172 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 122 km 22 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 135 km 129 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 145 km 115 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 150 km 59 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 150 km 121 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 145 km 110 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 134 km 14 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 144 km 121 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 134 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 4 km SE of Balayan, Philippines M5.6 135 km 242 km
Jun 19, 2000 10 km WSW of San Diego, Philippines M5.6 145 km 115 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 143 km 10 km
Apr 9, 1993 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines M5.6 123 km 34 km
Jun 16, 1991 2 km SE of Manibaug Pasig, Philippines M5.5 118 km 10 km
Mar 21, 2011 6 km W of Talisay, Philippines M5.5 149 km 102 km
Apr 8, 2017 3 km S of Talaga, Philippines M5.5 140 km 10 km
Sep 4, 1991 14 km S of Santa Juliana, Philippines M5.5 141 km 21 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 124 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 209 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 271 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 108 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 34 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 185 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 232 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 54 km
2021 Conson Category 1 141 km
2020 Goni Category 5 115 mph 96 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 52 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 175 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 199 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 174 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 81 mph 282 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 215 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 115 mph 143 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 106 km
2015 Noul Category 5 127 mph 285 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 169 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.7 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 109 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 113 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 109 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 113 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 33 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 139 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 109 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Laguna Caldera (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 55 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 79 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 80 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 108 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 109 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 127 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 133 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 2.5 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 10.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 13.5 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 12.8 in
October 78°F (25°C) 12.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 11.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 10.3 in

General Nakar has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.5") and February the driest (2.1").

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