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Weather & Climate in Unidad, Philippines

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

Unidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 102 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 165.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days102 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area132.6 sq mi (343.5 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates8.5356°N, 126.2287°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 165.3"
335% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 27.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 7.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,264 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 46 km 24 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 58 km 32 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 25 km 36 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 103 km 33 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 103 km 33 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 148 km 106 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 36 km 44 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 118 km 33 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 76 km 15 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 79 km 14 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 67 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 76 km 37 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 107 km 33 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 75 km 33 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 137 km 33 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 90 km 19 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 117 km 16 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 105 km 39 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 52 km 40 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 2 230 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 154 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 81 mph 269 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 241 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 89 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 81 mph 284 km
2006 Utor Category 1 69 mph 288 km
2004 Nida Category 4 92 mph 298 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 208 km
1994 Axel Category 4 98 mph 253 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 185 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 96 km
1990 Mike Category 5 109 mph 179 km
1988 Skip Category 4 92 mph 246 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 107 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 121 mph 277 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 107 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 115 mph 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 85 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 24 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 148 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 130 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 27.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 19.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 17.4 in
April 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 13.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 20.8 in

Unidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 165.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (27.9") and August the driest (7.5").

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