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Weather & Climate in Tuao, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tuao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 83.2 sq mi (215.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7364°N, 121.4564°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
550 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 | 72 km | 34 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M6.5 | 147 km | 23 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines | M6.3 | 93 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M6.1 | 132 km | 34 km |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 49 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M6.0 | 144 km | 30 km |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 43 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M6.0 | 142 km | 27 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines | M5.9 | 110 km | 32 km |
| Jun 5, 1995 | 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines | M5.8 | 101 km | 48 km |
| Apr 8, 1997 | 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines | M5.8 | 84 km | 71 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines | M5.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | Luzon, Philippines | M5.8 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Mar 13, 2001 | 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2000 | 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines | M5.7 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines | M5.7 | 141 km | 63 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines | M5.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines | M5.7 | 113 km | 64 km |
| Jun 19, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines | M5.7 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 2003 | 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.6 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines | M5.6 | 144 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
109 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 5 | — | 176 km |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 3 | — | 167 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | — | 276 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 101 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 109 mph | 260 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 96 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 159 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 71 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 257 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 90 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 5 | 121 mph | 171 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 4 | 115 mph | 130 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 5 | 98 mph | 282 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | — | 83 km |
| 2022 | Nesat | Category 1 | 63 mph | 258 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 186 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 2 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 2019 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 116 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 30 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 116 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 | — | 107 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 72 km |
| 1983 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 16 | 84 km |
| 1627 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Cagua | Stratovolcano | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 1860 | 89 km |
| Camiguin de Babuyanes | Stratovolcano | 712 m (2,336 ft) | 1857 | 129 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 4.6 in |
Tuao has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and February the driest (0.7").