Sign In Register

Weather & Climate in Padang, Philippines

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

Padang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 118 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 135.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days118 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area70.9 sq mi (183.5 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates13.2196°N, 123.7655°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 135.2"
256% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 19.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

436 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 103 km 16 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 122 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 56 km 76 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 102 km 8 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 147 km 29 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 108 km 10 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 131 km 33 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 103 km 27 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 143 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 118 km 10 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 139 km 33 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 95 km 18 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 119 km 48 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 54 km 40 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 97 km 37 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 95 km 22 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 87 km 18 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 71 km 44 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 81 km 33 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 143 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 134 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 246 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 109 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 252 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 263 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 199 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 121 mph 295 km
2021 Conson Category 1 226 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 36 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 145 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 71 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 41 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 32 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 174 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 40 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 144 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 55 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 109 mph 287 km
2015 Noul Category 4 104 mph 243 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 81 mph 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 106 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 122 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 28 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 59 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 64 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 12.3 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
August 80°F (26°C) 9.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 14.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 18.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 19.7 in Wettest

Padang has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 135.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (19.7") and April the driest (6.2").

View full profile of Padang, Philippines →