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Weather & Climate in Pateros, Philippines

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

Pateros has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 76.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area15.8 sq mi (41.0 km²)
Population Density4,035/sq mi
Coordinates14.5391°N, 121.0726°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.1"
100% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 18.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,025 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 127 km 25 km
Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 113 km 32 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 100 km 110 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 94 km 112 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 69 km 172 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 121 km 33 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 76 km 22 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 74 km 129 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 112 km 70 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 134 km 16 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 80 km 115 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 103 km 152 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 120 km 35 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 143 km 58 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 98 km 121 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 99 km 207 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 87 km 14 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 93 km 59 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 87 km 110 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 90 km 121 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

85 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 187 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 253 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 235 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 166 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 89 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 236 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 294 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 82 km
2021 Conson Category 1 134 km
2020 Goni Category 4 115 mph 91 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 67 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 161 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 223 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 149 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 81 mph 240 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 241 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 151 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 102 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 264 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 113 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 60 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 60 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 127 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 116 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 46 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 60 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Laguna Caldera (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 25 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 53 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 60 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 64 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 68 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 75 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 82 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 102 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.2 in
May 85°F (29°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 10.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 16.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 18.2 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 14.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in

Pateros has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (18.2") and February the driest (0.5").

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