Manila – Capital City Prone to Natural Hazards

As a result of Spanish cultural influence, Manila is a predominantly Christian city with rich Christian architectural heritages. Its historic center, the Walled City of Intramuros, contains the San Agustin Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Manila is considered one of the world's riskiest capital city in terms of natural hazards, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, landslides and typhoons — the city experiences five to seven typhoons each year.[Source]

Manila in January

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Climate of Manila

Hot and humid year-round. The main typhoon season runs from June through September.

Manila has two distinct seasons — dry season from late December through early April, and a relatively long wet season that covers the remaining period. During the wet season, rain is very heavy for short periods, and it rarely falls all day. The main typhoon season runs from June through September.

Like the rest of the Philippines, the city lies entirely within the tropics. Its proximity to the equator means temperatures are high year-round especially during the daytime. Temperatures rarely drop below 19 °C/66 °F or rise above 39 °C/102 °F. Daytime temperatures are slightly lower during the wet season.

Humidity levels are usually very high all year round, making the air feel hotter than its actual temperature.[Source]

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