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Weather & Climate in Laguilayan, Philippines

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

Laguilayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area3,357.9 sq mi (8,696.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates6.6721°N, 124.5249°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.8"
110% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

901 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 117 km 578 km
Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 140 km 641 km
Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 77 km 31 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 123 km 607 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 143 km 26 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 91 km 566 km
Jul 24, 2010 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M6.6 122 km 553 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 127 km 620 km
Jul 29, 2010 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M6.6 145 km 618 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 131 km 138 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 60 km 33 km
Apr 23, 1995 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines M6.1 112 km 531 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 136 km 59 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 63 km 20 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 93 km 23 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 65 km 16 km
Apr 19, 2025 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 102 km 12 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 87 km 535 km
May 18, 1999 74 km SSW of Palimbang, Philippines M5.9 138 km 33 km
Apr 28, 1992 66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 130 km 477 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 178 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 64 km
1918 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 7.2 m 52 139 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 77 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 91 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m 143 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 31 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 69 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 89 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 170 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
March 83°F (28°C) 4.1 in
April 84°F (29°C) 4.7 in Warmest
May 83°F (29°C) 8.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 10.0 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
November 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
December 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in

Laguilayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 79.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.0") and January the driest (3.5").

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