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Weather & Climate in Lawa-an, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lawa-an has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 107.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 78.7 sq mi (203.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.1500°N, 122.0333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
168 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jun 14, 1990 | 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines | M7.1 | 69 km | 18 km |
| May 12, 1997 | 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines | M5.9 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines | M5.8 | 116 km | 21 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines | M5.7 | 138 km | 41 km |
| Mar 27, 2006 | 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines | M5.6 | 124 km | 32 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines | M5.6 | 37 km | 16 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines | M5.6 | 56 km | 18 km |
| Sep 29, 2000 | 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines | M5.5 | 30 km | 23 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines | M5.4 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines | M5.4 | 33 km | 29 km |
| Nov 9, 1996 | 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines | M5.4 | 106 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines | M5.4 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 48 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines | M5.2 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2000 | 6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines | M5.2 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 2009 | 29 km WNW of Bulata, Philippines | M5.1 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines | M5.1 | 115 km | 22 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | 26 km S of Magdalena, Philippines | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2005 | 5 km NNW of Calaya, Philippines | M5.1 | 92 km | 57 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 24 km W of Bulata, Philippines | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
43 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | — | 87 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 122 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | — | 264 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 115 mph | 284 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 2 | 81 mph | 229 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 2 | 81 mph | 227 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 218 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 83 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 4 | 115 mph | 250 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 195 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 291 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 2 | 98 mph | 227 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 104 mph | 68 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 3 | 81 mph | 179 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 107 km |
| 2006 | Durian | Category 4 | 104 mph | 263 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 4 | 98 mph | 281 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 3 | 86 mph | 104 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 63 mph | 203 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | — | 195 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1948 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | 74 | 53 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 17.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 22.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 22.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 16.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 14.5 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in |
Lawa-an has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in February to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 130.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.5") and March the driest (1.7").