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Weather & Climate in Owak, Philippines

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

Owak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area313.3 sq mi (811.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates10.5500°N, 123.7000°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.2"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.19"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

413 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 87 km 19 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 140 km 26 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 82 km 11 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 137 km 30 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 120 km 9 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 99 km 9 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 133 km 533 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 106 km 15 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 128 km 7 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 84 km 16 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 140 km 33 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 149 km 41 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 73 km 10 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 101 km 7 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 126 km 12 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 143 km 57 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 148 km 519 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 129 km 73 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 129 km 10 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 133 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 40 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 67 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 213 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 276 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 125 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 241 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 274 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 104 mph 178 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 92 mph 293 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 72 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 81 mph 178 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 128 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 98 mph 276 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 129 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 63 mph 228 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 40 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 162 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 58 mph 208 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 30 km
1994 Axel Category 3 92 mph 97 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 148 km
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 82 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mandalagan (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 50 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 57 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 64 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 135 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 142 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 156 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 169 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in

Owak has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.2") and April the driest (1.8").

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