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Weather & Climate in Puricay, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puricay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 151 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 102.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 151 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 3,357.9 sq mi (8,696.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.6861°N, 124.0696°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
719 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 | 68 km | 578 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines | M7.5 | 90 km | 641 km |
| Mar 5, 2002 | Mindanao, Philippines | M7.5 | 75 km | 31 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M7.3 | 73 km | 607 km |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 106 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines | M7.1 | 122 km | 640 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.9 | 41 km | 566 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M6.6 | 95 km | 618 km |
| Jul 24, 2010 | 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines | M6.6 | 80 km | 553 km |
| Oct 4, 2009 | 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.6 | 77 km | 620 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines | M6.2 | 18 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines | M6.1 | 86 km | 531 km |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines | M6.0 | 93 km | 23 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 114 km | 16 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 30 km | 20 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines | M5.9 | 95 km | 12 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 40 km | 535 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 25 km | 584 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines | M5.9 | 121 km | 477 km |
| May 18, 1999 | 74 km SSW of Palimbang, Philippines | M5.9 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines | M5.8 | 78 km | 602 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 197 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | MORO GULF | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 8,000 | 44 km |
| 1918 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 7.2 m | 52 | 128 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 75 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 128 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | - | 97 | 20 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | - | - | 22 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 116 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in |
Puricay has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in February to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 102.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.1") and January the driest (3.9").