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Weather & Climate in Porais, Philippines

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

Porais has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Area102.2 sq mi (264.7 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates15.7551°N, 121.0427°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.5"
106% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 13.23"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

615 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 16 km 25 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 139 km 33 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 83 km 23 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 106 km 22 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 79 km 18 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 149 km 10 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 139 km 59 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 86 km 33 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 140 km 35 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 71 km 17 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 74 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 144 km 10 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 86 km 13 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 73 km 26 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 84 km 14 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 102 km 10 km
Apr 9, 1993 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines M5.6 107 km 34 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 97 km 18 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 86 km 16 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 91 km 20 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 61 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 133 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 169 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 255 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 47 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 156 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 117 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 220 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 63 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 230 km
2021 Conson Category 1 261 km
2020 Goni Category 4 115 mph 215 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 78 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 296 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 284 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 253 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 106 km
2016 Haima Category 4 115 mph 235 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 38 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 72 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 16 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 139 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 149 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 148 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 70 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 102 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 134 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 149 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 150 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 174 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 184 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 193 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in
May 84°F (29°C) 8.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 13.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 13.2 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 11.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
December 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in

Porais has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.2") and January the driest (0.8").

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