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Weather & Climate in Lapi, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lapi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 41.7 sq mi (108.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7160°N, 121.8978°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
402 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 27, 2022 | 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines | M7.0 | 117 km | 34 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines | M6.3 | 130 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M6.1 | 146 km | 34 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines | M5.9 | 147 km | 32 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | Luzon, Philippines | M5.8 | 74 km | 17 km |
| Jun 5, 1995 | 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines | M5.8 | 136 km | 48 km |
| Apr 8, 1997 | 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines | M5.8 | 120 km | 71 km |
| Jul 18, 2000 | 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines | M5.7 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines | M5.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2003 | 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 2001 | 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines | M5.7 | 140 km | 64 km |
| Oct 7, 2012 | 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines | M5.6 | 137 km | 40 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 2 km SE of Claveria, Philippines | M5.5 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2001 | 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines | M5.5 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 16 km SW of Claveria, Philippines | M5.4 | 132 km | 44 km |
| May 4, 2023 | Luzon, Philippines | M5.4 | 55 km | 19 km |
| Jan 8, 1993 | 21 km NW of Kabugao, Philippines | M5.4 | 104 km | 25 km |
| Nov 18, 2001 | 13 km S of Namuac, Philippines | M5.4 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 2 km SW of Piddig, Philippines | M5.4 | 136 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
116 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 5 | - | 177 km |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 3 | - | 180 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | - | 114 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 109 mph | 249 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 99 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 186 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 30 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 222 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 116 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 5 | 121 mph | 126 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 4 | 115 mph | 142 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 5 | 104 mph | 285 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | - | 40 km |
| 2022 | Nesat | Category 1 | 63 mph | 290 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 152 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 2 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 2019 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 93 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 53 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 110 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1988 | NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 136 km |
| 1968 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 270 | 139 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 117 km |
| 1983 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 16 | 124 km |
| 1627 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cagua (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cagua | Stratovolcano | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 1860 | 61 km |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Camiguin de Babuyanes | Stratovolcano | 712 m (2,336 ft) | 1857 | 124 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 15.5 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 8.4 in |
Lapi has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 83.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.8") and February the driest (1.9").