Olongapo weather in March
In March, Olongapo sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 23 mm of rain across 3.8 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Olongapo's 2nd-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Olongapo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 23 mm
- 3.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:12 AM – 6:05 PM
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.16 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.1
- out of 10
Olongapo is highly urbanized city in Central Luzon, Philippines.
- Density
- 1,196/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1750
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical March day in Olongapo reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 1°C warmer than February and about 1°C cooler than April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 24 |
| 2 | 29 | 24 |
| 3 | 29 | 24 |
| 4 | 29 | 24 |
| 5 | 29 | 24 |
| 6 | 29 | 24 |
| 7 | 29 | 24 |
| 8 | 29 | 24 |
| 9 | 29 | 24 |
| 10 | 30 | 24 |
| 11 | 30 | 24 |
| 12 | 30 | 24 |
| 13 | 30 | 24 |
| 14 | 30 | 24 |
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| 16 | 30 | 24 |
| 17 | 30 | 24 |
| 18 | 30 | 24 |
| 19 | 30 | 24 |
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| 21 | 30 | 24 |
| 22 | 30 | 24 |
| 23 | 30 | 24 |
| 24 | 30 | 24 |
| 25 | 30 | 24 |
| 26 | 30 | 25 |
| 27 | 30 | 25 |
| 28 | 30 | 25 |
| 29 | 30 | 25 |
| 30 | 30 | 25 |
| 31 | 30 | 25 |
How March really feels in Olongapo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 22 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 March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Olongapo weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 23° | 17 | 2.5 | 11.2 | 6.9 |
| Feb | 29° / 23° | 19 | 2.8 | 11.5 | 6.7 |
| Mar | 30° / 24° | 23 | 3.8 | 11.9 | 6.1 |
| Apr | 31° / 25° | 27 | 5.5 | 12.3 | 5.2 |
| May | 30° / 26° | 185 | 19 | 12.7 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 29° / 26° | 361 | 25.7 | 12.9 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 28° / 25° | 571 | 29.5 | 12.8 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 28° / 25° | 565 | 29.4 | 12.5 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 28° / 25° | 436 | 27.7 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 29° / 25° | 225 | 20.3 | 11.7 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 29° / 25° | 86 | 9.3 | 11.3 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 29° / 24° | 67 | 6.6 | 11.1 | 6.1 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 27%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| Cloudier (%) | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68 | 32 |
| 2 | 69 | 31 |
| 3 | 69 | 31 |
| 4 | 69 | 31 |
| 5 | 69 | 31 |
| 6 | 70 | 30 |
| 7 | 70 | 30 |
| 8 | 71 | 29 |
| 9 | 72 | 28 |
| 10 | 73 | 27 |
| 11 | 73 | 27 |
| 12 | 74 | 26 |
| 13 | 74 | 26 |
| 14 | 75 | 25 |
| 15 | 74 | 26 |
| 16 | 75 | 25 |
| 17 | 75 | 25 |
| 18 | 74 | 26 |
| 19 | 74 | 26 |
| 20 | 74 | 26 |
| 21 | 75 | 25 |
| 22 | 74 | 26 |
| 23 | 74 | 26 |
| 24 | 74 | 26 |
| 25 | 74 | 26 |
| 26 | 75 | 25 |
| 27 | 75 | 25 |
| 28 | 75 | 25 |
| 29 | 76 | 24 |
| 30 | 76 | 24 |
| 31 | 76 | 24 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Olongapo gets around 23 mm of rain over 3.8 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 12% and peaks near 16% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 10 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 11 |
| 6 | 11 |
| 7 | 11 |
| 8 | 11 |
| 9 | 11 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 11 | 10 |
| 12 | 10 |
| 13 | 9 |
| 14 | 9 |
| 15 | 9 |
| 16 | 9 |
| 17 | 10 |
| 18 | 10 |
| 19 | 10 |
| 20 | 11 |
| 21 | 11 |
| 22 | 12 |
| 23 | 12 |
| 24 | 13 |
| 25 | 14 |
| 26 | 14 |
| 27 | 15 |
| 28 | 15 |
| 29 | 16 |
| 30 | 16 |
| 31 | 16 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 61% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 98% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Oppressive (%) | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 50 | 46 | 0 |
| 2 | 4 | 50 | 46 | 0 |
| 3 | 4 | 49 | 47 | 0 |
| 4 | 3 | 49 | 47 | 0 |
| 5 | 3 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 6 | 3 | 48 | 49 | 0 |
| 7 | 3 | 47 | 50 | 1 |
| 8 | 3 | 46 | 50 | 1 |
| 9 | 3 | 45 | 51 | 1 |
| 10 | 3 | 43 | 53 | 1 |
| 11 | 3 | 42 | 54 | 1 |
| 12 | 2 | 41 | 56 | 1 |
| 13 | 2 | 40 | 57 | 1 |
| 14 | 2 | 38 | 59 | 1 |
| 15 | 2 | 37 | 60 | 1 |
| 16 | 2 | 36 | 61 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 | 35 | 64 | 0 |
| 18 | 1 | 34 | 65 | 0 |
| 19 | 1 | 33 | 66 | 0 |
| 20 | 1 | 32 | 67 | 0 |
| 21 | 1 | 32 | 67 | 0 |
| 22 | 1 | 31 | 68 | 0 |
| 23 | 1 | 30 | 69 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 | 29 | 71 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 | 28 | 72 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 | 27 | 73 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 | 26 | 74 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 | 25 | 74 | 1 |
| 29 | 0 | 24 | 75 | 1 |
| 30 | 0 | 23 | 76 | 1 |
| 31 | 0 | 22 | 77 | 1 |
Wind in March
Winds average 11 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | calm |
| 3 | 12 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:21 AM to 6:01 AM, and sunset from 6:03 PM to 6:07 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:21 | 6:03 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:21 | 6:03 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:20 | 6:03 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:20 | 6:03 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:19 | 6:04 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:18 | 6:04 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:18 | 6:04 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:04 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:04 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:05 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:05 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:14 | 6:05 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:14 | 6:05 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:13 | 6:05 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:05 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:05 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:06 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:06 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:09 | 6:06 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:06 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:06 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:06 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:06 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:06 | 6:06 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:07 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:07 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:07 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:07 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:07 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:01 | 6:07 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:01 | 6:07 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.16 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.35 kWh/m² to a high of 6.6 kWh/m² in April across the year — March's 6.16 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Olongapo
In March, Olongapo sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Olongapo sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Olongapo's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Olongapo?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Olongapo for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Olongapo in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Olongapo sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Olongapo in March
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 18 km away) is warmest in May at about 30°C and coldest in February near 27°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) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Warm |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Olongapo in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Olongapo peaks around August 18 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 23 at about 8 (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 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 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 | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Olongapo in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Olongapo is worst in November — around 30 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Moderate |
| Feb | 26 | Moderate |
| Mar | 29 | Moderate |
| Apr | 28 | Moderate |
| May | 23 | Moderate |
| Jun | 22 | Moderate |
| Jul | 21 | Moderate |
| Aug | 21 | Moderate |
| Sep | 22 | Moderate |
| Oct | 29 | Moderate |
| Nov | 30 | Moderate |
| Dec | 29 | Moderate |
Where is Olongapo?
Olongapo sits at 14.8°N, 120.3°E, 11 m above sea level, in Philippines. The nearest listed city is Subic, 8.0 km away.
Topography around Olongapo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Olongapo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Olongapo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 232 m around an average of 28 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 931 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,005 m.
The land around Olongapo is covered by water (38%), trees (31%) and artificial surfaces (27%) within 3 km, trees (65%) within 16 km, and water (49%) and trees (27%) 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 Olongapo (14.8292°, 120.2828°, elevation 11 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. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).