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Weather & Climate in Lucapon, Philippines

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

Lucapon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 118.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area3,021.5 sq mi (7,825.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.6998°N, 119.9320°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.8"
213% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 33.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

712 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 133 km 25 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 22 km 33 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 143 km 23 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 65 km 33 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 127 km 18 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 132 km 33 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 112 km 70 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 104 km 22 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 30 km 10 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 109 km 59 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 96 km 33 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 85 km 35 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 41 km 28 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 133 km 23 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 132 km 17 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 131 km 26 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 86 km 13 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 76 km 10 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 150 km 33 km
Sep 22, 1990 62 km W of Palauig, Philippines M5.6 70 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 97 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 178 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 61 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 121 km
2024 Yinxing Category 2 81 mph 295 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 81 mph 244 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 191 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 23 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 81 mph 57 km
2020 Molave Category 2 86 mph 279 km
2020 Goni Category 1 69 mph 269 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 92 mph 240 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 279 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 81 mph 104 km
2016 Haima Category 4 104 mph 286 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 56 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 180 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 216 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 204 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 114 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 133 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 22 km
1872 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pinatubo (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 78 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 103 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 120 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 10.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 18.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 23.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 33.9 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 18.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in

Lucapon has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 118.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (33.9") and February the driest (0.2").

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