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Weather & Climate in Tagbak, Philippines

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

Tagbak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area456.3 sq mi (1,181.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates13.8417°N, 120.0887°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.5"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.95"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,137 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 111 km 32 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 71 km 110 km
Mar 13, 2022 75 km WNW of Cabra, Philippines M6.4 81 km 11 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 73 km 172 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 69 km 112 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 19 km 33 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 76 km 33 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 132 km 22 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 64 km 129 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 95 km 70 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 3 km 16 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 55 km 115 km
Apr 27, 1994 99 km NNW of Buluang, Philippines M6.0 104 km 10 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 63 km 110 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 110 km 23 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 76 km 121 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 123 km 35 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 141 km 12 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 72 km 152 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 66 km 58 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

71 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 290 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 292 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 199 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 241 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 283 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 213 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 175 km
2021 Conson Category 1 178 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 154 km
2020 Goni Category 3 69 mph 163 km
2020 Molave Category 2 86 mph 83 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 289 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 86 mph 138 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 92 mph 53 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 252 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 27 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 135 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 24 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 278 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 98 mph 75 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 111 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 99 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 99 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 106 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 99 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mariveles (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 87 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 99 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 103 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 134 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 143 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 146 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 152 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 85°F (29°C) 0.9 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 7.2 in
June 82°F (28°C) 13.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 16.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 23.0 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 13.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in

Tagbak has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 91.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (23.0") and March the driest (0.1").

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