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Weather & Climate in La Roxas, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Roxas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 139 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,923 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 139 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,923 ft (891 m) |
| Area | 172.7 sq mi (447.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.8642°N, 124.8869°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
354 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 23, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines | M6.0 | 131 km | 658 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines | M6.0 | 130 km | 19 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 124 km | 16 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 139 km | 20 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines | M5.9 | 135 km | 16 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines | M5.8 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Feb 10, 2024 | 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines | M5.8 | 118 km | 32 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines | M5.8 | 138 km | 602 km |
| Apr 11, 2017 | 8 km N of Osias, Philippines | M5.8 | 22 km | 8 km |
| Sep 4, 2016 | 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines | M5.8 | 125 km | 16 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines | M5.7 | 37 km | 8 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines | M5.7 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines | M5.7 | 19 km | 6 km |
| Jun 7, 1999 | 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines | M5.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2019 | 8 km W of Dolo, Philippines | M5.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2002 | 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines | M5.6 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 2013 | 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines | M5.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2017 | 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines | M5.5 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2013 | 13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines | M5.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1999 | 3 km E of Aurora, Philippines | M5.5 | 135 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 239 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 39 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 262 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 219 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 282 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | 98 mph | 212 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 215 km |
| 1982 | Nelson | Category 3 | 115 mph | 283 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 139 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 151 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 12.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 12.8 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 11.3 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 10.5 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 7.1 in |
La Roxas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.9") and February the driest (5.0").