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Weather & Climate in Libertad, Philippines

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

Libertad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 113.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.5 km²)
Population Density520/sq mi
Coordinates8.5611°N, 124.3514°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.0"
197% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.56"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 149 km 19 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 138 km 26 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 133 km 30 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 101 km 533 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 83 km 658 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 70 km 533 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 144 km 33 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 111 km 8 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 134 km 32 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 106 km 10 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 116 km 6 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 119 km 8 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 114 km 33 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 142 km 7 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 97 km 12 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 85 km 519 km
Apr 12, 2017 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines M5.5 109 km 10 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 51 km 568 km
Feb 10, 2024 1 km NNW of Salvacion, Philippines M5.4 148 km 50 km
Jun 27, 1998 31 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.3 87 km 540 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 260 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 172 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 276 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 98 mph 32 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 267 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 235 km
1994 Axel Category 3 98 mph 278 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 194 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 171 km
1990 Mike Category 4 104 mph 213 km
1986 Marge Category 1 98 mph 154 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 150 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 115 mph 208 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 80 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 3.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 8.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.6 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
December 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in

Libertad has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 80.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and April the driest (2.5").

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