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Weather & Climate in Tungao, Philippines

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

Tungao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 115 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 132.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days115 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area281.3 sq mi (728.4 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates8.7784°N, 125.5683°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.1"
248% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 19.53"
Driest Month (Apr) 8.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,854 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 101 km 24 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 133 km 32 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 100 km 36 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 145 km 26 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 109 km 33 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 148 km 30 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 113 km 33 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 126 km 15 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 111 km 44 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 115 km 106 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 121 km 33 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 132 km 14 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 142 km 235 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 140 km 51 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 140 km 33 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 82 km 37 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 130 km 33 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 104 km 33 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 127 km 19 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 139 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 218 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 144 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 86 mph 263 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 228 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 90 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 81 mph 282 km
2006 Utor Category 1 69 mph 276 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 261 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 192 km
1994 Axel Category 4 98 mph 225 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 160 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 98 km
1990 Mike Category 4 109 mph 170 km
1988 Skip Category 4 86 mph 241 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 104 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 121 mph 271 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 103 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 115 mph 181 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 145 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 109 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 164 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 19.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in
March 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 8.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.5 in
December 80°F (26°C) 16.1 in

Tungao has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 132.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (19.5") and April the driest (8.1").

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