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Weather & Climate in Payao, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Payao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 93.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 167 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 94.9 sq mi (245.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.5867°N, 122.8028°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
267 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Jul 23, 2010 | 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M7.6 | 142 km | 578 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines | M7.5 | 103 km | 641 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M7.3 | 118 km | 607 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.9 | 136 km | 566 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M6.6 | 124 km | 618 km |
| Oct 4, 2009 | 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.6 | 114 km | 620 km |
| Apr 13, 2016 | 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines | M6.0 | 89 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines | M6.0 | 119 km | 658 km |
| May 13, 1994 | 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines | M5.9 | 60 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 133 km | 535 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 147 km | 584 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines | M5.8 | 72 km | 31 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines | M5.8 | 133 km | 20 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines | M5.8 | 110 km | 602 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M5.8 | 135 km | 612 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines | M5.7 | 98 km | 54 km |
| Jun 14, 2002 | 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines | M5.6 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines | M5.6 | 79 km | 36 km |
| Oct 4, 2009 | 55 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines | M5.6 | 129 km | 640 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 64 km NW of Malayal, Philippines | M5.5 | 145 km | 44 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 281 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 3 | 81 mph | 166 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 293 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1978 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 12.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in |
Payao has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.5") and January the driest (2.4").