Top 3 Things You Need to Know about August Weather

After a rainy July, what’s in store for August? Here’s an overview on what to expect this month.

1. August is going to be wet.

If you’ve grown tired of rainy weather, then we regret being the bearer of bad news. The Southwest Monsoon, locally known as habagat, is active this month, bringing rainy days to Luzon, particularly in its western section that includes Zambales, Bataan and  Metro Manila. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Northern and Central Luzon normally experience the highest rainfall this month.

2. The stormy season isn’t over yet.  

The active ITCZ or Intertropical Convergence Zone, which is the breeding ground for the low pressure area and tropical cyclones, will still be present.

The ITCZ usually affects Visayas or Mindanao but it could also reach Luzon, forming a monsoon trough, which is also referred to as the convergence of winds, possibly bringing rains and thunderstorms.

3. Tropical Cyclones are a hit-and-miss affair.

For the month of August, the average number of tropical cyclones or bagyo is three or four. Tropical cyclones during this month normally move west-northwest. Some tropical cyclones are expected to hit or cross landmass, usually traversing the areas of Northern and Central Luzon. However, there are instances that tropical cyclones re-curve or change its track, preventing it from landfall activity. Last year, in August 2013, four tropical cyclones entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Among these, only one (Typhoon LABUYO) made landfall.

SOURCE: PAGASA