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Weather & Climate in Leon Postigo, Philippines

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

Leon Postigo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 153 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 102.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days153 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area98.7 sq mi (255.5 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates8.1551°N, 122.9311°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.1"
169% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

201 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 108 km 17 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 88 km 658 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 35 km 33 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 131 km 602 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 95 km 31 km
Feb 23, 1991 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines M5.7 88 km 54 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 135 km 33 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 96 km 36 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 66 km 12 km
Jan 7, 2019 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.5 113 km 19 km
Sep 8, 1999 44 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.5 140 km 118 km
Sep 8, 2000 11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines M5.5 142 km 33 km
Jun 6, 1995 39 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.4 135 km 34 km
Jan 23, 2025 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines M5.4 94 km 62 km
Jun 1, 2018 32 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 126 km 575 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines M5.3 42 km 52 km
Feb 28, 1993 74 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.3 132 km 32 km
Oct 1, 2011 30 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 121 km 615 km
Aug 2, 2015 2 km SSW of Lapase, Philippines M5.2 102 km 603 km
Jun 14, 2020 45 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.1 144 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 254 km
2021 Rai Category 4 109 mph 220 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 81 mph 102 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 294 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 271 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 282 km
1990 Mike Category 4 98 mph 275 km
1986 Marge Category 1 69 mph 275 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 228 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 104 mph 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
February 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 13.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 12.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 12.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in

Leon Postigo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in February to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.9") and February the driest (2.8").

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