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Weather & Climate in Obando, Philippines

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

Obando has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 76.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area12.0 sq mi (31.1 km²)
Population Density4,990/sq mi
Coordinates14.7098°N, 120.9362°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.1"
100% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,003 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 111 km 25 km
Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 133 km 32 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 114 km 110 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 81 km 172 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 108 km 112 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 108 km 33 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 96 km 70 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 83 km 129 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 53 km 22 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 135 km 16 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 79 km 115 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 75 km 59 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 105 km 14 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 117 km 152 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 114 km 207 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 99 km 110 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 100 km 35 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 113 km 121 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 104 km 121 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 146 km 22 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

83 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 - 177 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 - 240 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 - 211 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 159 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 104 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 226 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 294 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 70 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 158 km
2020 Goni Category 4 115 mph 115 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 58 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 181 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 247 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 168 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 81 mph 251 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 221 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 144 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 115 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 268 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 152 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 133 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 79 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 145 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 79 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 111 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 135 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 65 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 79 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Laguna Caldera (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 48 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 53 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 58 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 58 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 76 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 78 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 79 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 92 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in
May 84°F (29°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 12.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 20.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 22.8 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 16.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in

Obando has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (22.8") and February the driest (0.4").

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