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Weather & Climate in Monamon, Philippines

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

Monamon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 153 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 113.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,421 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days153 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,421 ft (1,957 m)
Area1,113.7 sq mi (2,884.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates16.8833°N, 120.8833°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.9"
200% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 20.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 137 km 25 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 71 km 34 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 44 km 23 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 31 km 15 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 50 km 18 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 71 km 33 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 56 km 17 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 22 km 10 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 81 km 13 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 114 km 33 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 54 km 26 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 87 km 63 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 51 km 33 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 50 km 20 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 41 km 16 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 43 km 14 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 75 km 18 km
Nov 15, 2000 65 km WSW of Fuerte, Philippines M5.5 127 km 55 km
Feb 6, 2019 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines M5.5 118 km 130 km
May 6, 2007 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.5 87 km 55 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 - 270 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 - 66 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 - 171 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 - 13 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 115 mph 187 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 47 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 172 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 226 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 27 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 115 mph 231 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 215 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 177 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 - 156 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 132 mph 292 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 190 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 81 mph 228 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 136 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 21 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 99 km
2016 Haima Category 4 115 mph 127 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

5 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 2,412 137 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 147 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 71 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 16 150 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 20 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 54 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 188 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
March 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
April 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in
May 67°F (19°C) 11.4 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 11.9 in
July 65°F (19°C) 15.1 in
August 65°F (18°C) 20.4 in Wettest
September 64°F (18°C) 15.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 11.3 in
November 62°F (17°C) 10.2 in
December 60°F (16°C) 4.6 in

Monamon has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 59°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 113.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (20.4") and January the driest (1.8").

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