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Weather & Climate in Looc, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Looc has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8433°N, 124.7917°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
567 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 | 137 km | 19 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines | M6.8 | 102 km | 26 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines | M6.6 | 100 km | 30 km |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines | M6.5 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M6.3 | 147 km | 235 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines | M6.0 | 141 km | 658 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines | M6.0 | 110 km | 533 km |
| Mar 26, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines | M5.9 | 100 km | 39 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines | M5.9 | 75 km | 533 km |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 7 km E of Cantilan, Philippines | M5.8 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Apr 11, 2017 | 8 km N of Osias, Philippines | M5.8 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Feb 10, 2024 | 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines | M5.8 | 87 km | 32 km |
| Sep 4, 2016 | 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines | M5.8 | 130 km | 16 km |
| Mar 5, 2017 | 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines | M5.7 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 7 km WNW of Talisay, Philippines | M5.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1999 | 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines | M5.7 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines | M5.7 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines | M5.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2009 | 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines | M5.7 | 99 km | 24 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines | M5.7 | 143 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 235 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 133 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 86 mph | 280 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 144 mph | 240 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 75 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 284 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 63 mph | 240 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 196 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 3 | 98 mph | 235 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 157 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 129 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 174 km |
| 1988 | Skip | Category 4 | 86 mph | 264 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | 98 mph | 116 km |
| 1984 | Agnes | Category 4 | 121 mph | 273 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 107 km |
| 1982 | Nelson | Category 3 | 115 mph | 173 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 | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 42 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 167 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
Looc has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.1") and April the driest (3.4").