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Weather & Climate in Vigo, Philippines

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

Vigo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area43.7 sq mi (113.1 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates13.8267°N, 120.1792°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.5"
133% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 20.59"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,147 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 102 km 32 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 61 km 110 km
Mar 13, 2022 75 km WNW of Cabra, Philippines M6.4 91 km 11 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 27 km 33 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 64 km 172 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 59 km 112 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 98 km 70 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 80 km 33 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 130 km 22 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 55 km 129 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 12 km 16 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 50 km 115 km
Apr 27, 1994 99 km NNW of Buluang, Philippines M6.0 108 km 10 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 62 km 152 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 118 km 23 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 67 km 121 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 137 km 12 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 125 km 35 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 53 km 110 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 105 km 59 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

71 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 289 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 294 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 209 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 245 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 280 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 204 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 173 km
2021 Conson Category 1 168 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 158 km
2020 Goni Category 3 69 mph 154 km
2020 Molave Category 2 86 mph 84 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 279 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 86 mph 137 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 92 mph 56 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 251 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 36 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 140 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 15 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 275 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 98 mph 70 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 102 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 90 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 90 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 96 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 90 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mariveles (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 84 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 90 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 102 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 125 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 135 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 143 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 146 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 1.1 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in
June 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 15.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 20.6 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 13.5 in
October 80°F (26°C) 10.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 1.9 in

Vigo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 88.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (20.6") and March the driest (0.2").

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