MANILA, Philippines — Baguio City recorded the lowest temperature in the country on Saturday, Dec. 27, as the northeast monsoon continues to bring cold weather across Luzon.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the mercury in the country’s “Summer Capital” dropped to 14.6°C.
Other areas also saw a significant dip in temperatures. Basco, Batanes, followed as the second coldest at 17.0°C, while Tanay, Rizal, recorded 19.0°C. Other notable lows included Casiguran, Aurora (19.5°C), Malaybalay, Bukidnon (19.8°C), and Calayan, Cagayan (20.4°C).
State meteorologists attributed the drop to the amihan, or northeast monsoon, which is also expected to bring light rains to parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila. Meanwhile, the easterlies—warm winds from the Pacific—are currently affecting Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao.
