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Weather & Climate in Tara, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 100.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 158 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 361.7 sq mi (936.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.8167°N, 122.9833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
228 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 5, 2018 | 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines | M6.1 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.8 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Jul 7, 1993 | 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines | M5.7 | 76 km | 40 km |
| Feb 3, 1993 | 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines | M5.6 | 24 km | 18 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines | M5.6 | 15 km | 22 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines | M5.5 | 109 km | 44 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines | M5.4 | 130 km | 17 km |
| Jul 30, 2001 | 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M5.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2007 | 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines | M5.3 | 33 km | 30 km |
| Sep 3, 2024 | 28 km NE of Casuguran, Philippines | M5.3 | 124 km | 17 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 15 km NNE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines | M5.3 | 138 km | 71 km |
| May 1, 2013 | 89 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines | M5.3 | 128 km | 28 km |
| Feb 4, 2016 | 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines | M5.2 | 78 km | 28 km |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 10 km WSW of Patnanungan, Philippines | M5.2 | 140 km | 21 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines | M5.2 | 86 km | 40 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines | M5.2 | 37 km | 42 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 2 km SW of Balanacan, Philippines | M5.1 | 127 km | 45 km |
| Jan 16, 2023 | 22 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 15 km NNE of Cagsiay, Philippines | M5.1 | 139 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
86 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 | — | 123 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 290 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 121 mph | 98 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 146 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 227 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 247 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 5 | 109 mph | 132 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | — | 143 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 138 mph | 31 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 80 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 65 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 62 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 82 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 224 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 5 | 115 mph | 47 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 129 km |
| 2015 | Noul | Category 5 | 115 mph | 247 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 102 km |
| 2015 | Koppu | Category 4 | 115 mph | 232 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 33 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1973 | QUEZON | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 15 | 50 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 46 km |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 165 km |
| Banahaw | Complex | 2,158 m (7,080 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | 1350 | 185 km |
| Laguna Caldera | Caldera | 743 m (2,438 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 11.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 13.5 in |
Tara has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.7") and March the driest (3.0").