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Weather & Climate in Lapinig, Philippines

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

Lapinig has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 123 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 135.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days123 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area22.1 sq mi (57.3 km²)
Population Density167/sq mi
Coordinates12.3151°N, 125.3032°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 135.3"
256% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 20.12"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,478 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 41 km 21 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 35 km 16 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 37 km 33 km
Mar 3, 2008 Philippine Islands region M6.9 121 km 24 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 51 km 20 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 52 km 17 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 13 km 24 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 73 km 27 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 65 km 33 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 63 km 56 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 119 km 12 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 134 km 10 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 61 km 29 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 90 km 15 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 37 km 33 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 57 km 28 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 70 km 33 km
Jan 27, 2010 117 km NNE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 149 km 29 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 27 km 34 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 44 km 32 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

74 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 - 171 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 - 157 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 104 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 258 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 138 mph 209 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 158 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 13 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 254 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 132 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 66 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 111 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 134 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 92 mph 179 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 34 km
2015 Noul Category 3 104 mph 241 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 86 mph 292 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 71 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 115 mph 46 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 58 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 156 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 79 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 41 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 134 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 73 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 83 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake - - 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (121 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 121 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 145 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 166 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 15.9 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 11.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in Warmest, Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.3 in
November 78°F (25°C) 19.4 in
December 77°F (25°C) 20.1 in Wettest

Lapinig has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 135.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (20.1") and August the driest (6.6").

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