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Weather & Climate in Pawican, Philippines

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

Pawican 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 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area74.0 sq mi (191.6 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates12.0741°N, 123.9706°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.5"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.46"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 142 km 33 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 127 km 9 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 139 km 56 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 16 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 136 km 76 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 144 km 29 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 29 km 8 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 129 km 33 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 24 km 10 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 145 km 33 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 121 km 34 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 149 km 40 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 150 km 7 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 103 km 18 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 12 km 10 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 137 km 33 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 144 km 33 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 110 km 48 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 141 km 12 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 43 km 37 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

60 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 232 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 118 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 209 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 221 km
2021 Conson Category 1 293 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 164 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 275 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 49 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 148 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 104 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 55 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 159 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 92 mph 252 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 70 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 200 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 20 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 126 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 102 km
2010 Conson Category 1 75 mph 249 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 46 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 16 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 78 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 87 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 109 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 166 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 166 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 177 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 7.3 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Driest
May 83°F (29°C) 5.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in

Pawican has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.5") and April the driest (3.3").

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