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Weather & Climate in Tagapul-an, Philippines

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

Tagapul-an has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²)
Population Density124/sq mi
Coordinates12.0500°N, 124.1500°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.0"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.40"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 126 km 33 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 140 km 16 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 141 km 24 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 115 km 9 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 149 km 33 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 119 km 56 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 15 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 135 km 76 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 135 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 43 km 8 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 130 km 29 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 117 km 33 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 40 km 10 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 132 km 33 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 103 km 34 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 132 km 40 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 124 km 33 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 121 km 18 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 137 km 7 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 28 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 228 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 109 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 201 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 217 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 172 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 281 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 47 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 150 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 106 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 50 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 162 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 92 mph 245 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 74 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 180 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 18 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 121 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 107 km
2010 Conson Category 1 75 mph 250 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 42 km
2006 Durian Category 4 121 mph 150 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 15 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 72 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 81 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 113 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 153 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 174 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 184 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 7.2 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 11.4 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in

Tagapul-an has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.4") and April the driest (3.5").

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