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Weather & Climate in Viriato, Philippines

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

Viriato has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 137 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 114.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days137 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area3,355.5 sq mi (8,690.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates12.2903°N, 124.3533°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 114.2"
201% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 14.96"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

984 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 136 km 21 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 94 km 33 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 109 km 16 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 145 km 20 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 114 km 24 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 138 km 17 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 133 km 9 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 110 km 56 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 136 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 33 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 108 km 76 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 54 km 8 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 96 km 29 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 104 km 33 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 55 km 10 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 149 km 28 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 82 km 33 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 102 km 40 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 77 km 34 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 98 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 196 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 133 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 167 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 244 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 132 mph 290 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 146 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 16 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 258 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 126 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 78 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 82 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 137 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 92 mph 211 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 44 km
2015 Noul Category 3 104 mph 295 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 163 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 29 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 87 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 141 km
2013 Utor Category 3 98 mph 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 136 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 33 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 62 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 88 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 95 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 167 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 10.8 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in
March 76°F (25°C) 5.8 in
April 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in Driest
May 80°F (26°C) 6.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
July 80°F (26°C) 10.1 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 12.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 14.8 in
December 76°F (24°C) 15.0 in Wettest

Viriato has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 114.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.0") and April the driest (5.0").

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