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Weather & Climate in Tanjay, Philippines

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

Tanjay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days189 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area103.1 sq mi (267.1 km²)
Population Density820/sq mi
Coordinates9.5162°N, 123.1580°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.3"
114% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 113 km 19 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 54 km 11 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 108 km 19 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 121 km 15 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 42 km 9 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 89 km 533 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 124 km 33 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 120 km 533 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 35 km 15 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 91 km 41 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 66 km 16 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 65 km 10 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 126 km 7 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 104 km 519 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 142 km 12 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 62 km 33 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 97 km 10 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 122 km 14 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 120 km 568 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines M5.3 136 km 52 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 - 121 km
2021 Rai Category 4 109 mph 67 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 244 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 196 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 81 mph 60 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 246 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 254 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 169 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 280 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 144 km
1994 Axel Category 2 86 mph 225 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 128 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 134 km
1990 Mike Category 4 98 mph 122 km
1988 Skip Category 4 69 mph 265 km
1986 Marge Category 1 69 mph 174 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 121 mph 221 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 81 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 104 mph 140 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 30 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 100 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 127 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 140 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 11.4 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in
November 80°F (26°C) 8.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in

Tanjay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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