Cordano, Hazel F.

CE141/A2

July 27,205
Engr. Cris Edward Monjardin

HOMEWORK#2

1. Research about the climate zones in the Philippines

There are four recognized climate types in the Philippines, and they are based on the distribution of
rainfall. They are described as follows:

Type I.

Type II.

Type III.

Type IV.

No place on the Philippines is more that 200km away from the coast. This proximity to the ocean as well
as the location of the islands in the tropical zone form the climate of the Philippines. The whole year round
you can find balanced temperatures of around 26C with only little variations.
Between May and November you can find most of the rainfall which is caused by the Southeast monsoon.
On the west coast (Manila) you wont find much rainfall whereas on the east coast (Davao) a humid
climate dominates the whole year round. Due to the fact that the Philippines are located on such a huge
area the climate is different in the northern and southern parts and you cant give general climate
information for the whole insular state.
Between August and October there are many typhoons in the North and middle part of the Philippines.
The dry season (November to May) as well as the rainy season (June to October) should not be taken too
seriously all around the Philippines. In contrast to other countries in South East Asia like Thailand or
Cambodia where you will find almost no rain during the dry season you have to count on rain in some
parts of the Philippines the whole year round.

The Climate of the Philippines is either tropical rainforest, tropical savannah or tropical monsoon, or
humid subtropical (in higher-altitude areas) characterized by relatively high temperature, oppressive
humidity and plenty of rainfall.
There are two seasons in the country, the wet season and the dry season, based upon the amount of
rainfall. This is dependent as well on your location in the country as some areas experience rain all
throughout the year (see Climate Types).
The seven warmest months of the year are from March to October. The winter monsoon brings cooler air
from November to February. May is the warmest month, and January, the coolest.
There are three recognized seasons: Tag-init or Tag-araw (the hot season or summer from March to
May), Tag-ulan (the rainy season from June to November), and Taglamig (the cold season from
December to February).
The humid southwest monsoon (May-October) is known as "Habagat". The cool and dry winds of the
northeast monsoon (November April) are called "Amihan".
These seasons can seriously get mixed up by the El Nio / La Nia effects. El Nio brings dry weather
and even droughts. La Nia stands for rainy weather and floods.

2. Describe each zones

Type 1- Dry season from December to May and wet season from June to November. During
the months of June to September rain periods is at maximum. Places that has this type of
climate are exposed to southwest monsoon.
Type 2- No dry season occurs from December to January. Places that has this Type are
exposed to North East Monsoon. Tropical Cyclone are frequent in this areas.
Type 3- Seasons not very pronounced relatively dry. For 6 months, places experiencing this
type of climate are located inland. Southwest monsoon greatly affects this areas.
Type 4- Rainfall is more or less evenly throughout the year. North East Luzon, Southern part
of Luzon, Southern Mindanao, and few areas in Visayas experience this type of climate.
3. Give at least 2 province per zone
Regions with Type I climate: Ilocos Region, western part of Mountain Province, western part of Nueva
Ecija, Central Luzon, Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Bataan,
Zambales, Occidental Mindoro, southern parts of Antique and Iloilo, northwestern part of Palawan, and
the southern parts of Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental).
Regions with Type II climate: northern part of Kalinga Apayao, northwestern part of Cagayan, western
part of Quezon Province, Polillo Island, Bicol Region, northeastern Samar, southern Leyte, Surigao del
Norte, Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Sur, Agusan del Norte, and Misamis Occidental.

Regions with Type III climate: northeastern part of Ilocos Norte, Kalinga-Apayao, Cagayan, Mountain
Province, western part of Isabela, eastern part of Nueva Viscaya, Bulacan, eastern parts of Laguna and
Batangas, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Marinduque, Aklan, Capiz, northern parts of Antique and Iloilo,
Negros Occidental, Siquijor, Zamboanga del Sur, Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental,

western part of Agusan del Sur, Lanao del Sur, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, western part of Agusan del
Sur, and eastern Maguindanao.
Regions with Type IV climate: northern Kalinga-Apayao, eastern Cagayan, Isabela, Quezon Province,
western part of Bicol Region, western Samar, southeastern Masbate, northern Leyte, northern part of
Cebu, Bohol, Zamboanga del Sur, northern-eastern part of Zamboanga del Norte, Lanao del Norte,
Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, eastern parts of
Agusan del Norte, and Agusan del Sur.