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Weather & Climate in Lope de Vega, Philippines

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

Lope de Vega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 116.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area108.1 sq mi (280.0 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates12.2983°N, 124.6238°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.7"
207% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 15.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,261 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 107 km 21 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 67 km 33 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 82 km 16 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 117 km 20 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 110 km 17 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 85 km 24 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 144 km 27 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 130 km 9 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 87 km 56 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 111 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 61 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 113 km 76 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 74 km 29 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 83 km 8 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 77 km 33 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 84 km 10 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 64 km 33 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 121 km 28 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 78 km 33 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 47 km 34 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 190 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 136 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 146 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 249 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 132 mph 265 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 149 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 256 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 14 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 124 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 67 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 96 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 134 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 92 mph 199 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 34 km
2015 Noul Category 3 104 mph 280 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 135 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 76 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 41 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 146 km
2013 Utor Category 3 98 mph 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 107 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 61 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 144 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 81 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 87 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 111 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 11.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 8.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in
November 78°F (26°C) 15.4 in
December 76°F (25°C) 15.4 in Wettest

Lope de Vega has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 116.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.4") and April the driest (5.2").

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