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Weather & Climate in Leyte, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leyte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 70.0 sq mi (181.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.3669°N, 124.4824°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
873 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 | 142 km | 21 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines | M6.9 | 147 km | 20 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines | M6.8 | 133 km | 17 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines | M6.5 | 31 km | 9 km |
| Oct 2, 1996 | 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines | M6.4 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines | M6.4 | 89 km | 56 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines | M6.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.1 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines | M6.0 | 148 km | 28 km |
| Jun 26, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines | M5.9 | 139 km | 29 km |
| Jul 12, 1995 | 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines | M5.9 | 124 km | 34 km |
| Aug 8, 1996 | 22 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines | M5.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines | M5.8 | 53 km | 7 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines | M5.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2012 | 19 km E of Salcedo, Philippines | M5.7 | 149 km | 20 km |
| May 3, 2024 | 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines | M5.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1991 | 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines | M5.7 | 144 km | 25 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines | M5.7 | 49 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2003 | 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.6 | 73 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
52 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 3 | - | 295 km |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | - | 31 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 5 | 121 mph | 237 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 144 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 138 mph | 249 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 103 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 229 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 172 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 46 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 5 | 121 mph | 238 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 138 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 155 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 109 mph | 64 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 173 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 144 mph | 54 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 3 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 42 km |
| 2006 | Durian | Category 4 | 121 mph | 226 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 4 | 98 mph | 163 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 35 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | ABUYOG, LEYTE | Meteorological | 12.0 m | 170 | 95 km |
| 1995 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 142 km |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 18 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 145 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 163 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 182 km |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in |
Leyte has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.2") and March the driest (4.0").