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Weather & Climate in Loay, Philippines

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

Loay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 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 91.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area22.3 sq mi (57.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates9.6006°N, 124.0142°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.7"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.70"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

408 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 33 km 19 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 77 km 26 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 99 km 11 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 68 km 30 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 25 km 533 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 106 km 9 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 52 km 533 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 105 km 15 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 42 km 16 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 136 km 9 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 102 km 10 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 37 km 7 km
Apr 29, 1992 13 km W of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.5 149 km 30 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 134 km 57 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 37 km 519 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 76 km 568 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 93 km 10 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 39 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 96 km 10 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km SSE of Clarin, Philippines M5.3 36 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 143 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 59 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 222 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 266 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 178 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 98 mph 101 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 235 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 218 km
2005 Roke Category 1 63 mph 146 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 261 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 135 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 46 mph 282 km
1994 Axel Category 3 92 mph 183 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 90 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 84 km
1990 Mike Category 4 104 mph 100 km
1988 Skip Category 4 81 mph 218 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 86 mph 261 km
1986 Marge Category 1 69 mph 82 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 121 mph 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 99 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 85 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 101 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 132 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 144 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 152 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 156 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in
February 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 7.7 in Wettest
December 80°F (26°C) 5.9 in

Loay has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in February to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.7") and April the driest (2.1").

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