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Weather & Climate in Wao, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 149 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 104.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,088 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 149 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,088 ft (1,246 m) |
| Area | 2,071.8 sq mi (5,365.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.6833°N, 124.6667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
380 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| May 26, 2003 | 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.9 | 147 km | 566 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines | M6.2 | 119 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines | M6.0 | 115 km | 658 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 108 km | 20 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 112 km | 16 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 130 km | 584 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 135 km | 535 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines | M5.8 | 107 km | 602 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines | M5.8 | 137 km | 31 km |
| Apr 11, 2017 | 8 km N of Osias, Philippines | M5.8 | 16 km | 8 km |
| Feb 10, 2024 | 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines | M5.8 | 149 km | 32 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines | M5.8 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines | M5.8 | 130 km | 20 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines | M5.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines | M5.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines | M5.7 | 33 km | 6 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines | M5.7 | 16 km | 8 km |
| May 9, 2007 | 15 km WSW of Taguisa, Philippines | M5.6 | 143 km | 573 km |
| Jun 1, 2013 | 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines | M5.6 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2002 | 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines | M5.6 | 72 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 262 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 68 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 286 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 247 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | 98 mph | 238 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 237 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 153 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 156 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 12.9 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in |
Wao has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 104.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.9") and February the driest (4.1").