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Weather & Climate in Tanolong, Philippines

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

Tanolong 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 335 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 108.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 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 Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area55.6 sq mi (144.0 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates15.8041°N, 120.4141°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.2"
185% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 20.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

744 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 82 km 25 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 72 km 33 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 98 km 23 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 105 km 33 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 129 km 70 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 83 km 18 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 95 km 22 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 83 km 10 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 62 km 33 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 116 km 59 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 94 km 28 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 103 km 35 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 86 km 17 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 129 km 33 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 56 km 10 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 54 km 13 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 85 km 26 km
Dec 22, 1997 Luzon, Philippines M5.6 114 km 33 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 76 km 10 km
Apr 9, 1993 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines M5.6 97 km 34 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 78 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 143 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 103 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 294 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 83 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 115 mph 294 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 208 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 152 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 280 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 64 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 268 km
2021 Conson Category 1 291 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 70 km
2020 Goni Category 3 69 mph 247 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 300 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 81 mph 268 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 257 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 92 mph 91 km
2016 Haima Category 4 115 mph 255 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 47 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 139 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 82 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pinatubo (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 75 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 76 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 121 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 142 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 179 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
March 83°F (28°C) 1.3 in
April 85°F (30°C) 2.6 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 8.6 in
June 84°F (29°C) 11.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 15.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 20.1 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 14.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
December 80°F (26°C) 1.1 in

Tanolong has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 86.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (20.1") and January the driest (0.3").

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