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Weather & Climate in Tamugan, Philippines

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

Tamugan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,194 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Area221.7 sq mi (574.1 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates7.2308°N, 125.3764°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.0"
121% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.69"
Driest Month (Mar) 4.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 138 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 140 km 33 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 132 km 59 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 143 km 65 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 108 km 138 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 94 km 19 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 60 km 16 km
Nov 21, 1996 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M5.9 136 km 53 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 81 km 16 km
Jun 13, 1990 24 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M5.8 148 km 77 km
May 16, 2004 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.8 98 km 12 km
Aug 5, 2017 Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 124 km 76 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 80 km 8 km
May 15, 1993 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M5.8 140 km 31 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 142 km 16 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 79 km 8 km
Sep 18, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines M5.7 108 km 10 km
Sep 10, 2019 26 km SSE of Tamisan, Philippines M5.7 133 km 48 km
May 27, 2004 30 km SSE of Tamisan, Philippines M5.7 135 km 63 km
Aug 20, 2000 1 km S of San Luis, Philippines M5.7 131 km 174 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 86 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 258 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 268 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 143 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 145 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 138 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 29 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 76 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 102 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
March 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Driest
April 80°F (26°C) 6.0 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in Warmest, Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
November 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
December 78°F (25°C) 5.9 in

Tamugan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (4.3").

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