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Weather & Climate in Hilongos, Philippines

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

Hilongos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days165 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area74.5 sq mi (192.9 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates10.3744°N, 124.7497°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.1"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.50"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,019 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 89 km 19 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 69 km 26 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 74 km 30 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 130 km 106 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 85 km 9 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 93 km 15 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 77 km 235 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 127 km 32 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 125 km 71 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 141 km 533 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 137 km 30 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 147 km 533 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 137 km 63 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 63 km 29 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 69 km 7 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 104 km 18 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 54 km 9 km
Nov 11, 2009 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines M5.7 142 km 24 km
Oct 8, 2000 7 km WNW of Talisay, Philippines M5.7 106 km 10 km
May 10, 2018 19 km SSE of Tubajon, Philippines M5.7 100 km 29 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 84 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 57 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 204 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 281 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 115 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 248 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 205 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 170 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 92 mph 272 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 70 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 98 mph 199 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 136 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 98 mph 250 km
2006 Utor Category 2 81 mph 114 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 63 mph 218 km
2005 Roke Category 1 63 mph 70 km
2004 Nida Category 5 109 mph 247 km
2000 Xangsane Category 1 63 mph 284 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 170 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 30 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 49 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 52 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 58 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 130 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 131 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 167 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 172 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 10.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
March 80°F (26°C) 4.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in

Hilongos has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 94.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.5") and April the driest (3.7").

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