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Weather & Climate in Tarusan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarusan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 280.4 sq mi (726.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6546°N, 117.5104°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jul 31, 2001 | 46 km E of Balabac, Philippines | M5.5 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Balabac, Philippines | M4.4 | 90 km | 35 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 212 km |
| 2017 | Tembin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 106 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 260 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 2 | 75 mph | 279 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
Tarusan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.8") and February the driest (1.2").