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Weather & Climate in Litayan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Litayan 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 132 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 121.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 132 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 2,102.7 sq mi (5,445.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.3358°N, 124.0347°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
506 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Jul 23, 2010 | 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M7.6 | 112 km | 578 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines | M7.5 | 106 km | 641 km |
| Mar 5, 2002 | Mindanao, Philippines | M7.5 | 147 km | 31 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M7.3 | 97 km | 607 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.9 | 73 km | 566 km |
| Oct 4, 2009 | 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.6 | 98 km | 620 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M6.6 | 125 km | 618 km |
| Jul 24, 2010 | 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines | M6.6 | 137 km | 553 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines | M6.2 | 56 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 43 km | 20 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines | M6.0 | 96 km | 658 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 134 km | 16 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 61 km | 584 km |
| May 13, 1994 | 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines | M5.9 | 117 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 60 km | 535 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M5.8 | 110 km | 612 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines | M5.8 | 67 km | 31 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines | M5.8 | 30 km | 602 km |
| Apr 11, 2017 | 8 km N of Osias, Philippines | M5.8 | 94 km | 8 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines | M5.8 | 83 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 143 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | 69 mph | 294 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 290 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | MORO GULF | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 8,000 | 116 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 147 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | - | 97 | 74 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 12.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 13.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 17.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 15.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 14.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 13.3 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in |
Litayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 121.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.1") and January the driest (4.1").