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Weather & Climate in Semirara, Philippines

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

Semirara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 131.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days165 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area1,037.2 sq mi (2,686.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates12.0697°N, 121.3986°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 131.7"
247% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 28.27"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 64 km 18 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 122 km 12 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 100 km 21 km
Jul 7, 1990 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines M5.7 82 km 27 km
May 4, 2019 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines M5.7 61 km 10 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 136 km 16 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 107 km 33 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 68 km 18 km
Mar 27, 2006 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines M5.6 1 km 32 km
Nov 15, 1994 11 km WSW of Victoria, Philippines M5.5 121 km 21 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 125 km 23 km
Nov 18, 1994 19 km S of Aurora, Philippines M5.4 115 km 20 km
Dec 20, 1994 10 km SSW of Malamig, Philippines M5.3 89 km 33 km
Jun 5, 2020 9 km NE of Banos, Philippines M5.3 86 km 44 km
Aug 12, 2011 12 km SSW of San Teodoro, Philippines M5.3 149 km 163 km
Nov 24, 1994 0 km E of Malamig, Philippines M5.1 98 km 62 km
Sep 22, 2009 44 km SW of Batasan, Philippines M5.1 107 km 10 km
May 27, 1990 Mindoro, Philippines M5.1 87 km 33 km
Sep 1, 2003 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines M5.1 91 km 22 km
Dec 21, 1994 10 km SSE of Aurora, Philippines M5.1 122 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 175 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 1 287 km
2021 Rai Category 4 98 mph 222 km
2021 Conson Category 1 162 km
2020 Goni Category 4 115 mph 201 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 117 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 197 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 128 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 18 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 115 mph 159 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 246 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 112 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 224 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 98 mph 207 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 104 mph 53 km
2012 Bopha Category 2 75 mph 261 km
2009 Mirinae Category 2 69 mph 295 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 81 km
2006 Durian Category 4 104 mph 161 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 86 mph 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 9.2 in
June 83°F (28°C) 16.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 28.3 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 23.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 18.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 14.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in

Semirara has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 131.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (28.3") and March the driest (0.8").

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