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Weather & Climate in Lugus, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lugus has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 51.4 sq mi (133.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7036°N, 120.8203°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Mar 4, 1999 | 69 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines | M7.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2015 | 81 km WSW of Pandan Niog, Philippines | M5.7 | 116 km | 9 km |
| Mar 6, 1999 | Sulu Archipelago, Philippines | M5.2 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 36 km W of Pandan Niog, Philippines | M5.2 | 87 km | 46 km |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 49 km S of Manubul, Philippines | M5.1 | 76 km | 15 km |
| Mar 11, 1999 | 59 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines | M5.1 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 61 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines | M5.0 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 60 km SSE of Sapa, Philippines | M5.0 | 119 km | 34 km |
| Sep 28, 2017 | 62 km WSW of Pandan Niog, Philippines | M4.9 | 93 km | 51 km |
| Mar 10, 2021 | 48 km W of Pandan Niog, Philippines | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2011 | 37 km SSW of Tabiauan, Philippines | M4.9 | 108 km | 35 km |
| Feb 13, 2001 | 59 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines | M4.8 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1999 | 59 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines | M4.8 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jan 6, 2005 | 41 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines | M4.8 | 127 km | 81 km |
| Jan 20, 2019 | 41 km SE of Kalang, Philippines | M4.8 | 90 km | 51 km |
| Mar 4, 1999 | 77 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines | M4.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 2012 | 17 km ENE of Laminusa, Philippines | M4.7 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1999 | 63 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines | M4.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2002 | 65 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines | M4.7 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1999 | 75 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines | M4.6 | 141 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1897 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | 13 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in |
Lugus has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 63.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (3.7").