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Weather & Climate in Palapag, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palapag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 125 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 137.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 125 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 69.3 sq mi (179.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.5458°N, 125.1147°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,400 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 21, 1995 | 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines | M7.2 | 74 km | 21 km |
| May 5, 1995 | 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines | M7.1 | 22 km | 16 km |
| Jun 11, 1996 | 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines | M7.1 | 9 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines | M6.9 | 84 km | 20 km |
| Mar 3, 2008 | Philippine Islands region | M6.9 | 106 km | 24 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines | M6.8 | 85 km | 17 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines | M6.8 | 35 km | 24 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines | M6.8 | 104 km | 27 km |
| Apr 23, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines | M6.4 | 89 km | 56 km |
| Oct 2, 1996 | 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines | M6.4 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines | M6.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1994 | 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines | M6.2 | 120 km | 76 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 124 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines | M6.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1995 | 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines | M6.1 | 17 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.1 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines | M6.1 | 122 km | 15 km |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines | M6.1 | 30 km | 29 km |
| Jun 26, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2003 | 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines | M6.0 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines | M6.0 | 89 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
77 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 | - | 153 km |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | - | 179 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 5 | 121 mph | 90 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 69 mph | 298 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 5 | 109 mph | 299 km |
| 2021 | Surigae | Category 5 | 138 mph | 206 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 283 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 138 mph | 129 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 229 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 43 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 101 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 41 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 130 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 5 | 121 mph | 106 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 3 | 98 mph | 160 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 11 km |
| 2015 | Noul | Category 4 | 104 mph | 228 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 104 km |
| 2015 | Maysak | Category 1 | 86 mph | 272 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 109 mph | 73 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1975 | PHILIPPINE TRENCH | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 1 | 95 km |
| 1995 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 74 km |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 120 km |
| 1995 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 104 km |
| 1925 | PHILIPPINE SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 52 km |
| 1897 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 118 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 130 km |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 17.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 12.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 19.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 20.9 in | Wettest |
Palapag has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 137.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (20.9") and April the driest (5.1").