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Weather & Climate in Tigbao, Philippines

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

Tigbao 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 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days180 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area170.0 sq mi (440.3 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates12.5546°N, 123.3389°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.2"
127% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.34"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

290 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 91 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 129 km 76 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 63 km 8 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 65 km 10 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 120 km 21 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 18 km 18 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 76 km 10 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 132 km 40 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 122 km 18 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 117 km 33 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 45 km 37 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 110 km 30 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 131 km 22 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 105 km 25 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 28 km 17 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 129 km 33 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 7 km 33 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 107 km 33 km
Aug 19, 1993 15 km NNE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M5.3 123 km 71 km
Aug 1, 1998 7 km E of Batuan, Philippines M5.3 56 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 217 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 191 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 196 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 1 75 mph 276 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 273 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 273 km
2021 Conson Category 1 206 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 109 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 217 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 29 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 84 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 63 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 95 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 105 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 98 mph 231 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 32 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 277 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 94 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 104 mph 18 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 152 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 111 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 81 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 87 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 123 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 173 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 6.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
October 82°F (28°C) 10.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 11.3 in Wettest
December 80°F (26°C) 11.2 in

Tigbao has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.3") and April the driest (2.7").

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