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Weather & Climate in Tayum, Philippines

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

Tayum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 101.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area40.8 sq mi (105.7 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates17.6172°N, 120.6542°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.9"
168% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 26.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

638 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 20 km 34 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 130 km 23 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 55 km 15 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 133 km 18 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 93 km 32 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 142 km 33 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 93 km 48 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 126 km 33 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 84 km 71 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 140 km 17 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 123 km 64 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 73 km 10 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 35 km 33 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 59 km 63 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 150 km 13 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 138 km 26 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 142 km 33 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 77 km 33 km
Oct 7, 2012 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.6 107 km 40 km
Mar 2, 2019 30 km NW of Davila, Philippines M5.6 120 km 16 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

103 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 193 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 129 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 209 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 73 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 115 mph 102 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 90 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 143 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 297 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 83 km
2023 Saola Category 5 121 mph 248 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 115 mph 163 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 249 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 164 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 63 mph 231 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 132 mph 255 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 81 mph 269 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 81 mph 191 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 54 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 92 mph 105 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 177 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 116 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 20 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 72 km
1915 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 58 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 169 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in Coldest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
May 83°F (28°C) 10.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 16.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 24.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 26.6 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 15.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in

Tayum has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in February to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 108.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (26.6") and January the driest (0.3").

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