Climate of the Philippines Climateof thePhilippinesis eithertropical rainforest,tropical savanna,tropical monsoon, orhumid subtropical(in higher-altitude areas) characterized by relatively hightemperature, oppressivehumidityand plenty ofrainfall. PAGASA A Philippinenational institution dedicated to providefloodandtyphoonwarnings, publicweather forecastsand advisories, meteorological,astronomical,climatological, and other specialized information and services primarily for the protection of life and property and in support of economic, productivity and sustainable development.Rainfall The summermonsoonbrings heavy rains to most of thearchipelagofrom May to October.

5,000 millimetres (196.9in) in the mountainous east coast section; less than 1,000 millimetres (39.4in) in some of the sheltered valleys.

Rainfall usually happen mostly from the month of March to October.Typhoon The Philippines sit astride the typhoon belt, and the country suffers an annual onslaught of dangerous storms from July through October.

From the statistics gathered by PAGASA from 1948 to 2004, around an average of 20 storms and/or typhoons per year enter the PAR (PhilippineArea of Responsibility).Public Storm Warning Signals PSWS #1 - Tropical cyclone winds of 30km/h (19mph) to 60km/h (37mph) are expected within the next 36hours. (Note: If a tropical cyclone forms very close to the area, then a shorter lead time is seen on the warning bulletin.)

PSWS #2 - Tropical cyclone winds of 60km/h (37mph) to 100km/h (62mph) are expected within the next 24hours.

PSWS #3 - Tropical cyclone winds of 100km/h (62mph) to 185km/h (115mph) are expected within the next 18hours.

PSWS #4 - Tropical cyclone winds of greater than 185km/h (115mph) are expected within 12hours.

Monsoons and Trade Winds The monsoon is a very rainy wind coming from the southwest. The "trade wind", coming from the northeast, is dominating in the period December -May. It's a rather 'dry' wind and brings hardly any rainfall.Climate Types Type I. Two pronounced seasons: dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year.

Type II. No dry season with a pronounced rainfall from November to January.

Type III. Seasons are not very pronounced, relatively dry from November to April, and wet during the rest of the year.

Type IV. Rainfall is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year.

Group 4:

Leader: Geron, Ma. Alexandra

Members: Carimpong, Samantha Louise

Leonardo, Abigail

Ortega, Maria Paula

Dela Cueva, Judhen Patrick

Dagapioso, Tobias

Magon, Cynara Alexa

Patalingjug, Rose Beb

Evangelista, Aloha

Lime, Allyson Marie

Teacher: Ms. Meljane Estacio