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Weather & Climate in Paoay, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paoay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 302.8 sq mi (784.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0616°N, 120.5221°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
751 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 27, 2022 | 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines | M7.0 | 68 km | 34 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines | M6.3 | 106 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M6.1 | 128 km | 34 km |
| Feb 6, 1999 | 66 km N of Namuac, Philippines | M6.0 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 43 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M6.0 | 129 km | 27 km |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 49 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M6.0 | 137 km | 30 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines | M5.9 | 49 km | 32 km |
| Jun 5, 1995 | 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines | M5.8 | 54 km | 48 km |
| Jan 14, 2012 | 65 km N of Namuac, Philippines | M5.8 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Apr 8, 1997 | 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines | M5.8 | 54 km | 71 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines | M5.8 | 85 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2002 | 58 km N of Namuac, Philippines | M5.8 | 141 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 61 km N of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 141 km | 23 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines | M5.7 | 90 km | 63 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines | M5.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2003 | 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 2001 | 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 56 km N of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2000 | 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines | M5.7 | 33 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines | M5.7 | 122 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
103 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 5 | — | 149 km |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 3 | — | 156 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | — | 244 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 125 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 121 mph | 271 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 50 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 120 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 117 km |
| 2024 | Yagi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 133 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 5 | 121 mph | 232 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 4 | 115 mph | 131 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 2 | 86 mph | 292 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | — | 188 km |
| 2022 | Nesat | Category 1 | 63 mph | 180 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 238 km |
| 2019 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 184 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 19 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 3 | 92 mph | 157 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 217 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1988 | NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 80 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 68 km |
| 1983 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 16 | 40 km |
| 1915 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Camiguin de Babuyanes | Stratovolcano | 712 m (2,336 ft) | 1857 | 165 km |
| Cagua | Stratovolcano | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 1860 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 17.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 21.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 1.0 in |
Paoay has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (21.5") and February the driest (0.4").