Sign In Register

Weather & Climate in Lajong, Philippines

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

Lajong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 116.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days140 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area46.9 sq mi (121.5 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates12.8333°N, 123.9667°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.2"
206% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 17.05"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.96"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 131 km 33 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 146 km 16 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 121 km 16 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 75 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 58 km 76 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 140 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 59 km 8 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 118 km 29 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 66 km 10 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 101 km 33 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 131 km 34 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 116 km 33 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 145 km 40 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 121 km 27 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 90 km 18 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 110 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 74 km 10 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 84 km 48 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 101 km 40 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 61 km 37 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 158 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 198 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 137 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 81 mph 297 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 244 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 121 mph 295 km
2021 Conson Category 1 256 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 84 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 192 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 40 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 65 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 24 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 138 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 74 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 98 mph 173 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 15 km
2015 Noul Category 4 104 mph 266 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 225 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 49 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 43 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 141 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 75 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 12 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 24 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 112 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 12.7 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 7.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.4 in
November 80°F (26°C) 15.6 in
December 78°F (26°C) 17.1 in Wettest

Lajong has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 116.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (17.1") and April the driest (5.0").

View full profile of Lajong, Philippines →