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Weather & Climate in Plaridel, Philippines

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

Plaridel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 147 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 104.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days147 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area36.5 sq mi (94.6 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates10.5667°N, 124.7645°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.2"
174% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.87"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,013 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 104 km 19 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 91 km 26 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 95 km 30 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 105 km 15 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 64 km 9 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 141 km 106 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 140 km 56 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 89 km 235 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 131 km 32 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 130 km 71 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 137 km 30 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 137 km 63 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 63 km 29 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 112 km 18 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 47 km 7 km
Mar 5, 2017 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines M5.7 115 km 11 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 68 km 9 km
May 10, 2018 19 km SSE of Tubajon, Philippines M5.7 105 km 29 km
Oct 8, 2000 7 km WNW of Talisay, Philippines M5.7 118 km 10 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 146 km 16 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 69 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 297 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 73 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 182 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 260 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 94 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 227 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 186 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 148 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 92 mph 251 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 48 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 81 mph 220 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 115 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 98 mph 229 km
2006 Utor Category 2 81 mph 93 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 63 mph 199 km
2005 Roke Category 1 63 mph 48 km
2004 Nida Category 5 109 mph 232 km
2000 Xangsane Category 1 63 mph 266 km
1998 Babs Category 4 98 mph 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 34 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 38 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 59 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 109 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 152 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 166 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 169 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 11.6 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 8.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in
July 80°F (26°C) 8.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in
November 78°F (25°C) 12.9 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 11.8 in

Plaridel has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 104.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.9") and April the driest (5.0").

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