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Weather & Climate in Virac, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Virac has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 127 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 135.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 127 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 58.8 sq mi (152.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.5848°N, 124.2374°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
498 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jun 11, 1996 | 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines | M7.1 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines | M6.4 | 38 km | 16 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 124 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines | M6.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1994 | 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines | M6.2 | 37 km | 76 km |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines | M6.1 | 123 km | 29 km |
| May 5, 2018 | 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines | M6.1 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.1 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Jul 1, 2003 | 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines | M6.0 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines | M5.9 | 38 km | 27 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines | M5.9 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2010 | 117 km NNE of Cabodiongan, Philippines | M5.9 | 135 km | 29 km |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 62 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines | M5.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1996 | 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines | M5.8 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines | M5.7 | 110 km | 48 km |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines | M5.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1993 | 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines | M5.7 | 62 km | 40 km |
| Feb 3, 1993 | 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines | M5.6 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines | M5.6 | 131 km | 22 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 149 km | 37 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 87 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines | M5.6 | 105 km | 43 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
94 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 4 | - | 76 km |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | - | 277 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 5 | 121 mph | 53 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 264 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 214 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 273 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 5 | 109 mph | 169 km |
| 2021 | Surigae | Category 4 | 121 mph | 233 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | - | 275 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 138 mph | 7 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 114 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 122 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 25 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 67 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 221 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 5 | 121 mph | 27 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 84 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 102 km |
| 2015 | Koppu | Category 4 | 115 mph | 237 km |
| 2015 | Noul | Category 4 | 115 mph | 179 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1925 | PHILIPPINE SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 93 km |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 93 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 12.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 16.3 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 20.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 21.4 in | Wettest |
Virac has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 135.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (21.4") and April the driest (6.4").