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Weather & Climate in Pagangan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pagangan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 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 146.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 2,708.2 sq mi (7,014.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.1144°N, 124.5953°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
701 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Jul 23, 2010 | 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M7.6 | 141 km | 578 km |
| Mar 5, 2002 | Mindanao, Philippines | M7.5 | 126 km | 31 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M7.3 | 138 km | 607 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.9 | 106 km | 566 km |
| Oct 4, 2009 | 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.6 | 141 km | 620 km |
| Jan 1, 2002 | 3 km S of Lais, Philippines | M6.3 | 147 km | 138 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines | M6.2 | 72 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines | M6.0 | 149 km | 658 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 68 km | 16 km |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines | M6.0 | 143 km | 23 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 66 km | 20 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 86 km | 584 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 96 km | 535 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M5.8 | 143 km | 612 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines | M5.8 | 92 km | 20 km |
| Apr 11, 2017 | 8 km N of Osias, Philippines | M5.8 | 67 km | 8 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines | M5.8 | 94 km | 602 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines | M5.8 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines | M5.8 | 133 km | 31 km |
| Aug 5, 2017 | Mindanao, Philippines | M5.8 | 143 km | 76 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 129 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | MORO GULF | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 8,000 | 107 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 126 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 132 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 60 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 98 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 9.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in |
Pagangan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 81.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (4.0").