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Weather & Climate in Ula, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.4°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 121.1 sq mi (313.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.1322°N, 125.4922°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,210 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jan 1, 2001 | 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines | M7.5 | 123 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines | M7.3 | 140 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines | M7.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 1993 | 3 km E of Manay, Philippines | M7.0 | 119 km | 59 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines | M6.3 | 127 km | 65 km |
| Jan 1, 2002 | 3 km S of Lais, Philippines | M6.3 | 94 km | 138 km |
| Oct 5, 2000 | 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines | M6.1 | 150 km | 87 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 150 km | 105 km |
| May 31, 2019 | 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.1 | 144 km | 99 km |
| Apr 5, 2018 | 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines | M6.0 | 146 km | 34 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 59 km | 16 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines | M6.0 | 92 km | 19 km |
| Nov 21, 1996 | 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines | M5.9 | 119 km | 53 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines | M5.9 | 145 km | 31 km |
| Jul 6, 1994 | 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines | M5.9 | 137 km | 151 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines | M5.9 | 74 km | 16 km |
| Jun 13, 1990 | 24 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M5.8 | 131 km | 77 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines | M5.8 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Aug 5, 2017 | Mindanao, Philippines | M5.8 | 114 km | 76 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | 18 km E of Baculin, Philippines | M5.8 | 143 km | 51 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (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 | 87 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 264 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 2 | 98 mph | 275 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 140 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 137 km |
| 2025 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 10 | 133 km |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 138 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 146 km |
| 1924 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 67 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 97 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in |
Ula has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.2") and March the driest (4.4").