Lopez weather in December
In December, Lopez sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 224 mm of rain across 20.5 wet days and about 11.2 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 12 min at the start of December to 11 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Lopez's 5th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Lopez's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 224 mm
- 20.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min
- 6:12 AM – 5:23 PM
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 18 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.71 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Lopez is municipality of the Philippines in the province of Quezon.
- Density
- 72/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1857
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical December day in Lopez reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 25 |
| 2 | 29 | 25 |
| 3 | 29 | 25 |
| 4 | 29 | 25 |
| 5 | 29 | 25 |
| 6 | 29 | 25 |
| 7 | 29 | 25 |
| 8 | 29 | 25 |
| 9 | 29 | 25 |
| 10 | 29 | 25 |
| 11 | 29 | 25 |
| 12 | 29 | 25 |
| 13 | 28 | 25 |
| 14 | 28 | 25 |
| 15 | 28 | 25 |
| 16 | 28 | 25 |
| 17 | 28 | 25 |
| 18 | 28 | 25 |
| 19 | 28 | 24 |
| 20 | 28 | 24 |
| 21 | 28 | 24 |
| 22 | 28 | 24 |
| 23 | 28 | 24 |
| 24 | 28 | 24 |
| 25 | 28 | 24 |
| 26 | 28 | 24 |
| 27 | 28 | 24 |
| 28 | 28 | 24 |
| 29 | 28 | 24 |
| 30 | 28 | 24 |
| 31 | 28 | 24 |
How December really feels in Lopez
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 19 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Lopez weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 24° | 85 | 12.7 | 11.3 | 5.8 |
| Feb | 29° / 24° | 65 | 10.1 | 11.5 | 5.5 |
| Mar | 30° / 24° | 84 | 12.5 | 11.9 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 31° / 25° | 68 | 13.2 | 12.3 | 4.0 |
| May | 32° / 26° | 180 | 22.1 | 12.6 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 31° / 26° | 234 | 25.9 | 12.8 | 2.6 |
| Jul | 31° / 26° | 311 | 27.3 | 12.7 | 2.7 |
| Aug | 31° / 26° | 242 | 24.9 | 12.5 | 2.9 |
| Sep | 31° / 26° | 290 | 25.5 | 12.1 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 30° / 25° | 255 | 25.1 | 11.7 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 29° / 25° | 201 | 23 | 11.4 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 28° / 25° | 224 | 20.5 | 11.2 | 4.4 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 60%.
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| Clearer (%) | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Cloudier (%) | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 61 |
| 2 | 39 | 61 |
| 3 | 38 | 62 |
| 4 | 38 | 62 |
| 5 | 38 | 62 |
| 6 | 38 | 62 |
| 7 | 38 | 62 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 |
| 9 | 39 | 61 |
| 10 | 41 | 59 |
| 11 | 41 | 59 |
| 12 | 41 | 59 |
| 13 | 41 | 59 |
| 14 | 41 | 59 |
| 15 | 41 | 59 |
| 16 | 41 | 59 |
| 17 | 41 | 59 |
| 18 | 41 | 59 |
| 19 | 41 | 59 |
| 20 | 40 | 60 |
| 21 | 40 | 60 |
| 22 | 39 | 61 |
| 23 | 39 | 61 |
| 24 | 39 | 61 |
| 25 | 39 | 61 |
| 26 | 39 | 61 |
| 27 | 39 | 61 |
| 28 | 40 | 60 |
| 29 | 41 | 59 |
| 30 | 41 | 59 |
| 31 | 41 | 59 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Lopez gets around 224 mm of rain over 20.5 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 65% and peaks near 72% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 50 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 |
| 2 | 72 |
| 3 | 72 |
| 4 | 72 |
| 5 | 72 |
| 6 | 72 |
| 7 | 72 |
| 8 | 72 |
| 9 | 72 |
| 10 | 72 |
| 11 | 72 |
| 12 | 71 |
| 13 | 70 |
| 14 | 69 |
| 15 | 68 |
| 16 | 67 |
| 17 | 66 |
| 18 | 65 |
| 19 | 64 |
| 20 | 63 |
| 21 | 62 |
| 22 | 61 |
| 23 | 60 |
| 24 | 59 |
| 25 | 58 |
| 26 | 56 |
| 27 | 55 |
| 28 | 54 |
| 29 | 53 |
| 30 | 51 |
| 31 | 50 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 51% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Oppressive (%) | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 65 |
| Miserable (%) | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 39 | 58 |
| 2 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 57 |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 56 |
| 4 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 55 |
| 5 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 55 |
| 6 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 54 |
| 7 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 54 |
| 8 | 0 | 3 | 44 | 53 |
| 9 | 0 | 3 | 45 | 52 |
| 10 | 0 | 3 | 45 | 52 |
| 11 | 0 | 3 | 46 | 51 |
| 12 | 0 | 3 | 47 | 49 |
| 13 | 0 | 3 | 48 | 48 |
| 14 | 0 | 4 | 49 | 47 |
| 15 | 0 | 4 | 50 | 46 |
| 16 | 0 | 5 | 51 | 44 |
| 17 | 0 | 6 | 51 | 43 |
| 18 | 0 | 6 | 53 | 41 |
| 19 | 0 | 7 | 53 | 40 |
| 20 | 0 | 8 | 54 | 38 |
| 21 | 0 | 9 | 55 | 36 |
| 22 | 0 | 10 | 56 | 34 |
| 23 | 0 | 10 | 57 | 33 |
| 24 | 1 | 11 | 57 | 31 |
| 25 | 1 | 12 | 58 | 29 |
| 26 | 1 | 12 | 59 | 28 |
| 27 | 1 | 13 | 60 | 26 |
| 28 | 1 | 13 | 62 | 24 |
| 29 | 1 | 14 | 62 | 23 |
| 30 | 1 | 14 | 64 | 21 |
| 31 | 1 | 14 | 65 | 20 |
Wind in December
Winds average 18 km/h in December, the windiest month of the year.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 18 km/h on the calmest days to 18 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | light breeze |
| 2 | 18 | light breeze |
| 3 | 18 | light breeze |
| 4 | 18 | light breeze |
| 5 | 18 | light breeze |
| 6 | 18 | light breeze |
| 7 | 18 | light breeze |
| 8 | 18 | light breeze |
| 9 | 18 | light breeze |
| 10 | 18 | light breeze |
| 11 | 18 | light breeze |
| 12 | 18 | light breeze |
| 13 | 18 | light breeze |
| 14 | 18 | light breeze |
| 15 | 18 | light breeze |
| 16 | 18 | light breeze |
| 17 | 18 | light breeze |
| 18 | 18 | light breeze |
| 19 | 18 | light breeze |
| 20 | 18 | light breeze |
| 21 | 18 | light breeze |
| 22 | 18 | light breeze |
| 23 | 18 | light breeze |
| 24 | 18 | light breeze |
| 25 | 18 | light breeze |
| 26 | 18 | light breeze |
| 27 | 18 | light breeze |
| 28 | 18 | light breeze |
| 29 | 18 | light breeze |
| 30 | 18 | light breeze |
| 31 | 18 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 12 min at the start of December to 11 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:04 AM to 6:18 AM, and sunset from 5:18 PM to 5:30 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.2 | 6:04 | 5:18 |
| 2 | 11.2 | 6:04 | 5:18 |
| 3 | 11.2 | 6:05 | 5:18 |
| 4 | 11.2 | 6:05 | 5:19 |
| 5 | 11.2 | 6:06 | 5:19 |
| 6 | 11.2 | 6:06 | 5:19 |
| 7 | 11.2 | 6:07 | 5:19 |
| 8 | 11.2 | 6:07 | 5:20 |
| 9 | 11.2 | 6:08 | 5:20 |
| 10 | 11.2 | 6:08 | 5:20 |
| 11 | 11.2 | 6:09 | 5:21 |
| 12 | 11.2 | 6:09 | 5:21 |
| 13 | 11.2 | 6:10 | 5:21 |
| 14 | 11.2 | 6:11 | 5:22 |
| 15 | 11.2 | 6:11 | 5:22 |
| 16 | 11.2 | 6:12 | 5:23 |
| 17 | 11.2 | 6:12 | 5:23 |
| 18 | 11.2 | 6:13 | 5:24 |
| 19 | 11.2 | 6:13 | 5:24 |
| 20 | 11.2 | 6:14 | 5:24 |
| 21 | 11.2 | 6:14 | 5:25 |
| 22 | 11.2 | 6:15 | 5:25 |
| 23 | 11.2 | 6:15 | 5:26 |
| 24 | 11.2 | 6:15 | 5:26 |
| 25 | 11.2 | 6:16 | 5:27 |
| 26 | 11.2 | 6:16 | 5:27 |
| 27 | 11.2 | 6:17 | 5:28 |
| 28 | 11.2 | 6:17 | 5:28 |
| 29 | 11.2 | 6:18 | 5:29 |
| 30 | 11.2 | 6:18 | 5:29 |
| 31 | 11.2 | 6:18 | 5:30 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 3.71 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.71 kWh/m² to a high of 6.22 kWh/m² in April across the year — December's 3.71 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.9 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Lopez
In December, Lopez sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Lopez sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is December a good time to visit Lopez?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Lopez for sightseeing.
What to pack for Lopez in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Lopez sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 21 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Lopez in December
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 31 km away) is warmest in June at about 30°C and coldest in January near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Lopez in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Lopez peaks around April 15 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 10 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Where is Lopez?
Lopez sits at 13.9°N, 122.3°E, 9 m above sea level, in Philippines. The nearest listed city is Calauag, 9.0 km away.
Topography around Lopez
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Lopez.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Lopez has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 145 m around an average of 25 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 363 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,472 m.
The land around Lopez is covered by trees (75%) within 3 km, trees (75%) and water (20%) within 16 km, and water (57%) and trees (40%) within 80 km.
Philippines travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C
- 230 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 33% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $4,171
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 48%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 4.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 569
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Lopez (13.884°, 122.2604°, elevation 9 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).