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Weather & Climate in Tarragona, Philippines

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

Tarragona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area116.1 sq mi (300.8 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates7.0491°N, 126.4471°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.3"
130% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 12.05"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,201 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 22 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 38 km 33 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 70 km 55 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 30 km 33 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 23 km 59 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 146 km 36 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 128 km 32 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 68 km 33 km
Apr 20, 1995 66 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.6 93 km 94 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 140 km 44 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 52 km 33 km
Aug 20, 2007 135 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.4 145 km 8 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 53 km 65 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 121 km 138 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 135 km 15 km
Jul 14, 2014 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 149 km 20 km
Nov 21, 1991 96 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 147 km 73 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 119 km 51 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 86 km 99 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 47 km 87 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 64 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 241 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 266 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 38 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 38 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 39 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 74 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 61 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 58 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 130 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 12.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 9.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in
April 78°F (26°C) 6.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 7.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.7 in
August 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
November 78°F (25°C) 6.6 in
December 77°F (25°C) 9.2 in

Tarragona has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.1") and August the driest (5.1").

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