Fair weather for Cebu to end year

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METRO Cebu and the rest of Cebu province will experience generally partly cloudy to at times cloudy weather with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms from Dec. 27 to 31, 2025.

This, after easterlies continue to influence weather conditions across the Visayas, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.

In its latest forecast, the Pagasa said the Northeast Monsoon remains confined to Luzon, while easterlies—warm winds coming from the Pacific Ocean—are driving the weather over most parts of the Visayas and Mindanao, including Cebu.

On Sunday, Dec. 28, similar conditions are expected, with partly cloudy to cloudy skies and occasional rainshowers or thunderstorms. Temperatures may slightly dip, ranging from 25 to 29 degrees Celsius, while winds and sea conditions will remain generally unchanged.

From Dec. 29 to 31, Cebu will continue to experience stable weather, with temperatures ranging from 25 to 31 degrees Celsius.

The Pagasa said winds will stay light to moderate from the northeast, with slight to moderate coastal waters—conditions generally manageable for outdoor activities and sea travel, although residents are advised to remain cautious of sudden thunderstorms.

Across the rest of the Visayas and Palawan, including the Kalayaan Islands, skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies.

However, the Pagasa warned that Eastern Visayas, Palawan, and Occidental Mindoro may experience moderate to strong northeast winds, resulting in moderate to rough seas.

The rest of the Visayas, including Cebu, will have calmer conditions.

Looking ahead, Pagasa earlier reported that two to eight tropical cyclones may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility during the first half of 2026.

During its 191st climate forum on December 18, Pagasa projected zero to one tropical cyclone per month from January to April, with activity likely to increase in May and June, when one to two tropical cyclones may develop monthly.

Ana Liza Solis, chief of Pagasa’s Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section, said near-normal to above-normal temperatures are expected over most parts of the country in the first half of the year, with gradual warming starting in March and peak heat anticipated from April to May.

Rainfall, climate conditions

Pagasa said January rainfall is expected to be near normal to above normal in most parts of the country, although western Luzon may experience below-normal rainfall.

From February to April, most areas in the Visayas and Mindanao are forecast to receive near-normal rainfall, while eastern Mindanao may see above-normal levels. Northern and western Luzon may experience drier conditions during the same period.

By May, near-normal rainfall is expected nationwide, with above-normal rainfall possible in eastern Visayas and eastern Mindanao. Rainfall conditions are projected to normalize across the country by June.

Pagasa also noted that a weak and short-lived La Niña is currently affecting the tropical Pacific and is expected to persist until the first quarter of 2026, before transitioning to neutral El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions.

The weather bureau advised the public to stay updated with official forecasts, noting that localized thunderstorms may still develop despite generally fair conditions, especially in the afternoons and evenings.(TGP)