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Weather & Climate in Palanas, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palanas 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 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 66.1 sq mi (171.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.1458°N, 123.9216°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
492 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jun 11, 1996 | 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines | M7.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines | M6.5 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Apr 23, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines | M6.4 | 146 km | 56 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines | M6.3 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1994 | 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines | M6.2 | 130 km | 76 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.1 | 19 km | 8 km |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines | M6.1 | 144 km | 29 km |
| Jul 1, 2003 | 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines | M6.0 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jun 26, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.0 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1995 | 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines | M5.9 | 125 km | 34 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines | M5.9 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines | M5.8 | 3 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1996 | 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines | M5.8 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.8 | 94 km | 18 km |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines | M5.7 | 109 km | 48 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 33 km | 37 km |
| May 23, 2003 | 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.6 | 33 km | 30 km |
| Oct 12, 2000 | 10 km WNW of Catubig, Philippines | M5.5 | 119 km | 29 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines | M5.5 | 140 km | 73 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines | M5.4 | 105 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
62 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 3 | - | 227 km |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | - | 127 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 5 | 121 mph | 206 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 230 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | - | 284 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 138 mph | 155 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 266 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 44 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 141 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 97 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 64 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 5 | 121 mph | 151 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 2 | 92 mph | 248 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 62 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 206 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 109 mph | 20 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 119 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 108 km |
| 2010 | Conson | Category 1 | 75 mph | 241 km |
| 2009 | Mirinae | Category 2 | 69 mph | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 17 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 71 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 96 km |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 178 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in |
Palanas has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.5") and April the driest (3.3").