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Weather & Climate in Pangpang, Philippines

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

Pangpang 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 13 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days125 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area69.3 sq mi (179.6 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates12.5692°N, 125.0740°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 137.6"
262% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 20.94"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,392 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 79 km 21 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 10 km 33 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 25 km 16 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 89 km 20 km
Mar 3, 2008 Philippine Islands region M6.9 106 km 24 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 40 km 24 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 89 km 17 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 109 km 27 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 92 km 56 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 146 km 16 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 100 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 117 km 10 km
Apr 4, 2023 124 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.2 139 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 115 km 76 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 27 km 29 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 135 km 8 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 19 km 33 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 127 km 15 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 138 km 10 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 94 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 296 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 295 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 138 mph 208 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 286 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 126 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 226 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 45 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 97 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 39 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 131 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 104 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 98 mph 159 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 14 km
2015 Noul Category 4 104 mph 228 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 108 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 86 mph 271 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 75 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 1 100 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 79 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 117 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 109 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 49 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 113 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 130 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 132 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 189 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

Pangpang 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").

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