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Weather & Climate in Pag-asa, Philippines

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

Pag-asa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 92.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area544.9 sq mi (1,411.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates7.5756°N, 125.6839°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.6"
144% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 6.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,262 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 124 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 126 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 112 km 33 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 105 km 59 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 123 km 32 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 116 km 36 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 118 km 44 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 143 km 65 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 142 km 138 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 145 km 15 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 121 km 51 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 144 km 19 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 149 km 87 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 45 km 19 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 110 km 16 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 146 km 34 km
Aug 19, 1993 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M5.9 131 km 31 km
Nov 21, 1996 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M5.9 133 km 53 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 42 km 16 km
May 15, 1993 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M5.8 112 km 31 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 272 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 35 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 292 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 211 km
1990 Mike Category 4 109 mph 298 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 221 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 126 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 135 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 116 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 141 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 46 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 80 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
April 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
May 83°F (28°C) 8.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in

Pag-asa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.1") and July the driest (6.1").

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