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Weather & Climate in Tulunan, Philippines

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

Tulunan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area132.5 sq mi (343.1 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates6.8344°N, 124.8769°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.3"
96% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,019 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 113 km 31 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 149 km 26 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 129 km 566 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 104 km 138 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 96 km 33 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 149 km 105 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 142 km 59 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 26 km 16 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 126 km 23 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 95 km 20 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 110 km 584 km
Jul 6, 1994 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines M5.9 150 km 151 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 149 km 16 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 123 km 535 km
Apr 19, 2025 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 138 km 12 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 134 km 602 km
Oct 5, 1997 2 km NNW of Sugal, Philippines M5.8 143 km 224 km
Aug 5, 2017 Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 100 km 76 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 120 km 20 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 113 km 12 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 152 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 106 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 113 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 94 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m 149 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 71 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 47 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 56 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 143 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in
April 83°F (28°C) 4.5 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 7.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
November 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in
December 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in

Tulunan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 74.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (3.6").

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