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Weather & Climate in Punao, Philippines

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

Punao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Area371.7 sq mi (962.7 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates10.5652°N, 123.4080°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.6"
99% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.92"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 109 km 19 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 67 km 11 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 147 km 9 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 145 km 533 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 83 km 9 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 90 km 15 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 91 km 16 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 121 km 41 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 140 km 16 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 124 km 7 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 56 km 10 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 142 km 14 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 105 km 33 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 127 km 33 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 138 km 29 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 139 km 10 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 94 km 10 km
Oct 20, 2013 6 km ENE of Balilihan, Philippines M5.3 110 km 23 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 35 km 10 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 105 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 23 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 53 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 227 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 281 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 126 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 246 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 104 mph 193 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 78 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 81 mph 172 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 127 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 98 mph 281 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 138 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 63 mph 238 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 57 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 161 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 34 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 58 mph 223 km
1994 Axel Category 2 92 mph 107 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 57 km
1993 Manny Category 4 86 mph 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 67 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mandalagan (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 20 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 30 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 35 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 149 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 163 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 7.4 in

Punao has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 75.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.9") and April the driest (2.4").

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