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Weather & Climate in Ligayan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ligayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 305.8 sq mi (792.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.6544°N, 119.4706°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Nov 2, 1994 | 35 km ENE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M5.7 | 104 km | 55 km |
| Jan 19, 2015 | 23 km SSW of Manuk Mangkaw, Philippines | M5.5 | 32 km | 11 km |
| Nov 27, 1994 | 92 km NNW of Sanga-Sanga, Philippines | M5.5 | 125 km | 27 km |
| May 18, 2008 | 50 km NE of Tawau, Malaysia | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 60 km SSE of Sapa, Philippines | M5.0 | 122 km | 34 km |
| Aug 3, 2003 | 88 km S of Semporna, Malaysia | M4.9 | 133 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 26 km S of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M4.6 | 128 km | 40 km |
| Jul 4, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M4.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 50 km E of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M4.6 | 83 km | 34 km |
| Aug 25, 1991 | 42 km WNW of Semporna, Malaysia | M4.5 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2008 | 40 km NNE of Semporna, Malaysia | M4.5 | 86 km | 28 km |
| Dec 6, 1996 | 33 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M4.4 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 24 km NW of Sanga-Sanga, Philippines | M4.4 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Tumbagaan, Philippines | M4.3 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Sep 5, 2014 | 34 km WNW of Semporna, Malaysia | M4.3 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Apr 14, 2020 | 36 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2010 | 38 km N of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M4.2 | 146 km | 54 km |
| Mar 19, 2015 | 64 km ESE of Sandakan, Malaysia | M4.1 | 136 km | 51 km |
| Mar 4, 2016 | 16 km SE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M4.1 | 118 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in |
Ligayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.4") and September the driest (4.7").