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Weather & Climate in Rizal, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rizal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 48.0 sq mi (124.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.8486°N, 121.3466°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
633 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 27, 2022 | 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines | M7.0 | 67 km | 34 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines | M6.3 | 95 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M6.1 | 119 km | 34 km |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 43 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M6.0 | 128 km | 27 km |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 49 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M6.0 | 131 km | 30 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines | M5.9 | 93 km | 32 km |
| Jun 5, 1995 | 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines | M5.8 | 84 km | 48 km |
| May 13, 2002 | 58 km N of Namuac, Philippines | M5.8 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines | M5.8 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 1997 | 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines | M5.8 | 67 km | 71 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | Luzon, Philippines | M5.8 | 117 km | 17 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines | M5.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2003 | 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines | M5.7 | 97 km | 64 km |
| Mar 13, 2001 | 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines | M5.7 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 56 km N of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines | M5.7 | 135 km | 63 km |
| Jul 18, 2000 | 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines | M5.7 | 60 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 61 km N of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 147 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
109 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 5 | — | 164 km |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 3 | — | 176 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | — | 276 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 106 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 109 mph | 254 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 85 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 165 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 69 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 274 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 98 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 5 | 121 mph | 186 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 4 | 115 mph | 117 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 98 mph | 292 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | — | 98 km |
| 2022 | Nesat | Category 1 | 63 mph | 241 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 185 km |
| 2019 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 116 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 18 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 131 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 214 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1988 | NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 91 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 67 km |
| 1983 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 16 | 67 km |
| 1627 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Cagua | Stratovolcano | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 1860 | 92 km |
| Camiguin de Babuyanes | Stratovolcano | 712 m (2,336 ft) | 1857 | 122 km |
| Babuyan Claro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1924 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in |
Rizal has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.4") and February the driest (1.0").