Weather and Seasons in the Philippines

Weather Patterns and Seasons in the Philippines

Multiple Choice

The deadliest component of a typhoon is the wind.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Extreme blizzards and hurricanes mean that global warming is fake.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

There are no tornadoes in the Philippines.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Lightning always happens before thunder.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The Philippines has two seasons: Rainy and Summer.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Wearing red clothing or carrying a red umbrella makes you more likely to be hit by lightning.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The earthy smell after rain starts to fall can cause stomach aches.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Rain and sunshine cannot happen at the same time.

• True

• False

PAGASA - Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration
PAGASA classifies the types of weather based on the distribution of rainfall.
See this website: https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/information/climate-philippines

​The Philippine Climate

The Philippine dry season occurs from Dec. to May.
There is little to no rain.
Dec. to Feb. - cool dry season caused by the northeast monsoon (amihan)
Mar. to May - hot dry season

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Dry Season

It occurs from June to November. The southwest monsoon (habagat) brings a lot of rain. Thunderstorms, typhoons, and rain are common weather phenomena during this time.

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Wet Season