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Weather & Climate in Nugas, Philippines

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

Nugas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,257 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,257 ft (688 m)
Area59.8 sq mi (155.0 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates9.6968°N, 123.4415°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.6"
115% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.53"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

490 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 77 km 19 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 137 km 26 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 42 km 11 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 130 km 30 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 140 km 19 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 66 km 533 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 43 km 9 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 101 km 533 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 42 km 15 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 29 km 16 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 111 km 41 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 91 km 7 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 50 km 10 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 84 km 519 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 111 km 568 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 89 km 33 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 142 km 14 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 126 km 10 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 29 km 10 km
Jul 11, 2011 28 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.3 134 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 - 104 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 47 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 223 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 104 mph 277 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 170 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 98 mph 79 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 223 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 227 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 139 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 257 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 124 km
1994 Axel Category 2 92 mph 196 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 93 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 104 km
1990 Mike Category 4 98 mph 102 km
1988 Skip Category 4 81 mph 232 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 86 mph 271 km
1986 Marge Category 1 69 mph 140 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 121 mph 202 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 48 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 42 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 58 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 86 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 108 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 122 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 6.8 in
September 78°F (26°C) 7.9 in
October 78°F (25°C) 9.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 9.5 in
December 76°F (25°C) 7.9 in

Nugas has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and April the driest (2.6").

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