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Weather & Climate in Lao, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 93.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 236.9 sq mi (613.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.0181°N, 124.5597°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
878 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 | 136 km | 19 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines | M6.8 | 141 km | 26 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines | M6.8 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines | M6.6 | 144 km | 30 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines | M6.5 | 14 km | 9 km |
| Apr 23, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines | M6.4 | 108 km | 56 km |
| Oct 2, 1996 | 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines | M6.4 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M6.3 | 140 km | 235 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines | M6.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines | M5.9 | 106 km | 29 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines | M5.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines | M5.8 | 25 km | 7 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines | M5.7 | 33 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2012 | 19 km E of Salcedo, Philippines | M5.7 | 141 km | 20 km |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines | M5.7 | 122 km | 9 km |
| May 6, 1991 | 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines | M5.7 | 110 km | 25 km |
| May 3, 2024 | 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines | M5.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2003 | 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.6 | 110 km | 30 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines | M5.6 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 16 km SW of Cabay, Philippines | M5.6 | 98 km | 49 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
49 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | - | 20 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 5 | 121 mph | 268 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 109 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 138 mph | 289 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 137 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 210 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 56 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 5 | 121 mph | 276 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 176 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 167 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 109 mph | 99 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 207 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 144 mph | 26 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 3 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 70 km |
| 2006 | Durian | Category 4 | 121 mph | 265 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 4 | 98 mph | 194 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 50 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 154 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
3 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 | 62 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 141 km |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 39 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 56 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 109 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 8.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 10.1 in |
Lao has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.9") and April the driest (4.4").