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Weather & Climate in Ramos West, Philippines

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

Ramos West has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area305.1 sq mi (790.1 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates16.6984°N, 121.6136°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.2"
95% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

522 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 123 km 25 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 125 km 34 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 71 km 23 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 98 km 15 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 88 km 18 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 122 km 33 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 80 km 17 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 132 km 13 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 81 km 26 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 132 km 33 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 77 km 10 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 133 km 18 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 76 km 16 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 68 km 14 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 105 km 20 km
Feb 6, 2019 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines M5.5 142 km 130 km
Mar 2, 2003 44 km ESE of Suklayin, Philippines M5.5 129 km 50 km
May 2, 1996 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines M5.5 125 km 33 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 103 km 33 km
Oct 30, 1993 42 km E of Dingalan, Philippines M5.5 142 km 39 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 289 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 69 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 235 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 20 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 115 mph 212 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 75 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 138 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 153 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 14 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 115 mph 246 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 137 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 168 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 109 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 132 mph 235 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 181 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 81 mph 210 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 147 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 2 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 113 km
2016 Haima Category 4 115 mph 122 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

5 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 15 103 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 123 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 66 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 125 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 88 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 178 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in
March 80°F (26°C) 2.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.1 in
May 84°F (29°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 5.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 10.3 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in

Ramos West has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (2.1").

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