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Weather & Climate in Rimpeso, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rimpeso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 143 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 107.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,663 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 143 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,663 ft (507 m) |
| Area | 286.9 sq mi (742.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.0239°N, 124.1003°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
651 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 | 90 km | 578 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines | M7.5 | 97 km | 641 km |
| Mar 5, 2002 | Mindanao, Philippines | M7.5 | 111 km | 31 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M7.3 | 84 km | 607 km |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 106 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines | M7.1 | 148 km | 640 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.9 | 52 km | 566 km |
| Jul 24, 2010 | 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines | M6.6 | 110 km | 553 km |
| Oct 4, 2009 | 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.6 | 86 km | 620 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M6.6 | 111 km | 618 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines | M6.2 | 24 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines | M6.1 | 123 km | 531 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 12 km | 20 km |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines | M6.0 | 130 km | 23 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 114 km | 16 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines | M6.0 | 131 km | 658 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 41 km | 535 km |
| May 13, 1994 | 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines | M5.9 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 34 km | 584 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines | M5.9 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines | M5.8 | 52 km | 12 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 | 164 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 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 | 81 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 111 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 39 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 129 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in |
Rimpeso has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in February to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 107.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.4") and January the driest (4.0").