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Weather & Climate in Tawala, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tawala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.7°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 19.8 sq mi (51.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.5542°N, 123.7696°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
409 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines | M7.1 | 53 km | 19 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines | M6.8 | 104 km | 26 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines | M6.7 | 79 km | 11 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines | M6.6 | 96 km | 30 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines | M6.0 | 83 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines | M6.0 | 28 km | 533 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines | M5.9 | 63 km | 533 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines | M5.8 | 81 km | 15 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 11 km W of Loon, Philippines | M5.7 | 28 km | 16 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines | M5.7 | 150 km | 41 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines | M5.6 | 62 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines | M5.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1991 | 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines | M5.5 | 46 km | 519 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines | M5.5 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines | M5.4 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines | M5.4 | 78 km | 568 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km SSE of Clarin, Philippines | M5.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2012 | 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines | M5.3 | 150 km | 52 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km N of Nahawan, Philippines | M5.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines | M5.3 | 17 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 132 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 77 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 230 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 104 mph | 280 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 183 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 80 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 239 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 3 | 86 mph | 232 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 52 mph | 150 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 140 km |
| 1995 | Sibyl | Category 1 | 46 mph | 299 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 3 | 92 mph | 196 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 95 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 101 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 98 mph | 108 km |
| 1988 | Skip | Category 4 | 81 mph | 231 km |
| 1987 | Phyllis | Category 3 | 86 mph | 273 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | 69 mph | 109 km |
| 1984 | Agnes | Category 4 | 121 mph | 218 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2012 | TANON STRAIT | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 51 | 79 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 107 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 118 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 178 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in |
Tawala has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.9") and April the driest (2.0").