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Weather & Climate in Leones East, Philippines

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

Leones East has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 176.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area115.8 sq mi (299.9 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates16.3633°N, 120.3919°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 176.0"
363% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

738 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 113 km 25 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 96 km 33 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 136 km 34 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 65 km 23 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 100 km 15 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 101 km 33 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 48 km 18 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 112 km 10 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 15 km 33 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 123 km 28 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 58 km 17 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 108 km 63 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 11 km 13 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 56 km 26 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 117 km 10 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 67 km 33 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 99 km 10 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 138 km 10 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 3 km 18 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 60 km 16 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

96 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 18 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 89 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 100 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 249 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 36 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 115 mph 232 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 245 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 103 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 269 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 110 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 230 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 131 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 196 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 92 mph 33 km
2016 Haima Category 4 115 mph 201 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 56 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 1 81 mph 268 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 52 mph 237 km
2015 Noul Category 5 127 mph 284 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 27 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 113 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 96 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 130 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 135 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 137 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 7.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 13.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 18.1 in
August 80°F (26°C) 22.9 in Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 15.0 in
October 80°F (26°C) 6.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in

Leones East has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 69°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (22.9") and January the driest (0.2").

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