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Weather & Climate in Limon, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Limon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 107.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 158 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 23.2 sq mi (60.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.3000°N, 122.0167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
188 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jun 14, 1990 | 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines | M7.1 | 61 km | 18 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines | M5.8 | 37 km | 21 km |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.8 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Jul 7, 1990 | 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines | M5.7 | 148 km | 27 km |
| May 4, 2019 | 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines | M5.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines | M5.6 | 120 km | 16 km |
| Sep 29, 2000 | 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines | M5.6 | 81 km | 18 km |
| Mar 27, 2006 | 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines | M5.6 | 71 km | 32 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines | M5.5 | 113 km | 23 km |
| Nov 15, 1994 | 11 km WSW of Victoria, Philippines | M5.5 | 130 km | 21 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines | M5.4 | 124 km | 17 km |
| Nov 18, 1994 | 19 km S of Aurora, Philippines | M5.4 | 131 km | 20 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines | M5.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 9 km NE of Banos, Philippines | M5.3 | 123 km | 44 km |
| Dec 20, 1994 | 10 km SSW of Malamig, Philippines | M5.3 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines | M5.1 | 27 km | 22 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Mindoro, Philippines | M5.1 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Dec 21, 1994 | 10 km SSE of Aurora, Philippines | M5.1 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 2 km SW of Balanacan, Philippines | M5.1 | 136 km | 45 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
56 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | — | 213 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 121 mph | 294 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 1 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 247 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | — | 138 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 115 mph | 157 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 276 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 2 | 81 mph | 103 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 2 | 81 mph | 134 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 91 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 41 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 4 | 115 mph | 123 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 70 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 172 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 2 | 98 mph | 135 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 104 mph | 96 km |
| 2010 | Conson | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2009 | Mirinae | Category 2 | 75 mph | 250 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 22 km |
| 2006 | Durian | Category 4 | 104 mph | 136 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1973 | QUEZON | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 15 | 149 km |
| 1928 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 18.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 14.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 14.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in |
Limon has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.1") and March the driest (1.5").