Mindanao Weather Update: December 19, 2024

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has released its latest weather forecast for Mindanao, highlighting cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms across the region due to the presence of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA).

Current Weather Conditions

• Caraga and the rest of Mindanao are experiencing cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
• Eastern Mindanao faces moderate to strong winds from the northeast, resulting in moderate to rough seas with wave heights of 2.5 to 4.0 meters.
• Other areas in Mindanao have light to moderate winds, leading to slight to moderate seas with wave heights of 0.6 to 2.5 meters.

Detailed Weather Forecast by City

1. Laguindingan
   • Weather: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms.
   • Winds: Moderate (Northeast).
   • Temperature: 24°C – 30°C (day), 24°C – 29°C (night).
2. Cagayan de Oro City
   • Weather: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms.
   • Winds: Moderate (Northeast).
   • Temperature: 24°C – 30°C (day), 24°C – 28°C (night).
3. Malaybalay City
   • Weather: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms.
   • Winds: Moderate (Northeast).
   • Temperature: 20°C – 27°C (day), 20°C – 25°C (night).
4. Metro Davao
   • Weather: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms.
   • Winds: Moderate to Strong (Northeast to North).
   • Temperature: 24°C – 30°C (day), 24°C – 28°C (night).
5. Zamboanga City
   • Weather: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms.
   • Winds: Moderate (Northeast to North).
   • Temperature: 24°C – 32°C (day), 24°C – 30°C (night).
6. Surigao City
   • Weather: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms.
   • Winds: Moderate to Strong (Northeast to North).
   • Temperature: 24°C – 27°C.
7. Butuan City
   • Weather: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms.
   • Winds: Moderate to Strong (Northeast to North).
   • Temperature: 24°C – 29°C (day), 24°C – 28°C (night).
8. Cotabato City
   • Weather: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms.
   • Winds: Moderate (Northeast to North).
   • Temperature: 23°C – 31°C (day), 23°C – 29°C (night).
9. General Santos City
   • Weather: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms.
   • Winds: Moderate to Strong (Northeast to North).
   • Temperature: 28°C – 29°C.
10. Dipolog City
    • Weather: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms (day), partly cloudy at night.
    • Winds: Moderate (Northeast to North).
    • Temperature: 24°C – 30°C (day), 24°C – 28°C (night).
11. Tagum City
    • Weather: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms.
    • Winds: Moderate to Strong (Northeast to North).
    • Temperature: 23°C – 29°C (day), 23°C – 28°C (night).
12. Marawi City
    • Weather: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms.
    • Winds: Moderate (Northeast).
    • Temperature: 20°C – 26°C (day), 20°C – 24°C (night).
13. Iligan City
    • Weather: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms.
    • Winds: Moderate (Northeast).
    • Temperature: 23°C – 29°C (day), 23°C – 28°C (night).
14. Pagadian City
    • Weather: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms.
    • Winds: Moderate (Northeast to North).
    • Temperature: 23°C – 32°C (day), 23°C – 31°C (night).

Advisory and Reminders

Residents are advised to take precautions against heavy rains and rough sea conditions, especially in areas experiencing moderate to strong winds. Travelers and fishermen are urged to stay updated on weather alerts and warnings.

For more information, contact PAGASA at (632) 8927-1335 or visit their official website at bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph.

Stay safe and vigilant, Mindanao!