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Weather & Climate in Tawagan, Philippines

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

Tawagan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 139 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 113.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days139 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area315.5 sq mi (817.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates7.8434°N, 123.4729°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.5"
199% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 15.47"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

322 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 150 km 578 km
Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 121 km 641 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 125 km 607 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 123 km 566 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 123 km 620 km
Jul 29, 2010 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M6.6 147 km 618 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 127 km 33 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 117 km 20 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 43 km 658 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 123 km 584 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 34 km 33 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 113 km 535 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 110 km 20 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 41 km 31 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 67 km 602 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 144 km 12 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 149 km 8 km
Jul 23, 2010 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 144 km 612 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 143 km 8 km
Oct 4, 2009 55 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines M5.6 129 km 640 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 252 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 98 mph 118 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 288 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 287 km
1986 Marge Category 1 69 mph 266 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (160 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 15.5 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 14.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 12.5 in
September 80°F (26°C) 13.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.8 in
November 80°F (26°C) 12.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in

Tawagan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 113.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.5") and February the driest (3.2").

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