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Weather & Climate in Pamplona, Philippines

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

Pamplona 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 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days160 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area31.1 sq mi (80.6 km²)
Population Density157/sq mi
Coordinates13.5916°N, 123.0816°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.4"
156% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

228 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.

Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 135 km 76 km
May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 142 km 18 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 113 km 18 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 65 km 40 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 12 km 22 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 3 km 18 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 102 km 44 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 115 km 33 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 105 km 17 km
May 1, 2013 89 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines M5.3 150 km 28 km
Aug 19, 1993 15 km NNE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M5.3 120 km 71 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 84 km 10 km
Jun 3, 2007 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines M5.3 53 km 30 km
Feb 4, 2016 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.2 92 km 28 km
Apr 23, 1991 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines M5.2 59 km 40 km
Apr 29, 2010 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines M5.2 24 km 42 km
Jan 16, 2023 22 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines M5.1 92 km 10 km
Mar 31, 2009 72 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M5.1 138 km 38 km
Jan 26, 2014 2 km SW of Balanacan, Philippines M5.1 133 km 45 km
Feb 4, 2021 35 km NE of Paracale, Philippines M5.1 107 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

82 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
2024 Man-yi Category 4 121 mph 111 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 170 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 247 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 270 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 157 km
2021 Conson Category 1 150 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 30 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 102 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 53 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 35 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 63 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 200 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 115 mph 36 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 150 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 77 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 257 km
2015 Noul Category 4 115 mph 259 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 41 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 104 mph 77 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 37 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 33 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 112 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 140 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 10.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 13.2 in Wettest
August 83°F (28°C) 8.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in

Pamplona has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.2") and March the driest (2.4").

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