Department of Science and Technology
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration
Farm Weather Forecast
Issued at: 8AM Monday, May 05, 2025
Valid until: 8AM Tuesday, May 06, 2025
FWFA: 25 – 104
SYNOPSIS

At 3:00 AM today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 460 km West of Coron, Palawan (12.3°N, 116.0°E). Easterlies affecting the rest of the country.

Forecast Area Agri-Weather Winds Temperature Relative Humidity Leaf Wetness
Lowland Upland
MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Batangas, and Quezon Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms Light to moderate from southeast to east 22 - 34 20 - 32 65 - 98 4 - 8
Metro Manila and the rest of the country Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms
Rest of Luzon – Light to moderate from southeast to east

Visayas and Mindanao – Light to moderate from southeast to south
 23 - 38 15 - 34 55 - 95 0 - 4

SOIL MOISTURE CONDITION
Wet

Albay, Sorsogon, Eastern Samar, Samar, Leyte, Zamboanga del Norte, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur

Moist

Aparri, Aurora, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, Capiz, Northern Samar, rest of Zamboanga Peninsula, Bukidnon, and Davao del Norte

Dry

Rest of the country

Map
FARMING ADVISORIES

AREAS AFFECTED BY THE WEATHER SYSTEMS
TROUGH OF LPA, EASTERLIES, THUNDERSTORMS AND MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINS

  • Provide shade cloth or temporary shelters for delicate seedlings during the peak afternoon heat to protect them from excessive sun exposure.
  • Use organic mulch, like straw or grass clippings, to help cool the root zones and maintain consistent moisture levels in the soil.
  • Schedule fieldwork during early mornings or late afternoons to avoid the hottest part of the day and reduce heat stress on both workers and crops.
  • Check storage areas for harvested crops (e.g., rice, corn, fruits, and vegetables). If necessary, move crops to elevated or covered areas to prevent water damage. Ensure farm equipment is stored in dry, sheltered locations to prevent rusting or malfunction.
  • Heavy rains increase the risk of soil erosion. Take preventive measures like reinforcing embankments, creating terraces, or planting ground cover to stabilize the soil and prevent it from washing away.
HEAT INDEX MONITORING AND FORECASTING (OBSERVED AND 2-DAY FORECAST)
The Heat Index is a human discomfort index that gives the apparent temperature on what humans perceive or feel as the temperature (from the surroundings) affecting the body. High air temperature and high relative humidity results to high apparent temperature
https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/climate/climate-heat-index

ENSO ALERT SYSTEM STATUS

(updated: 21 April 2025)
MONTHLY CLIMATE ASSESSMENT AND OUTLOOK
INACTIVE
https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/climate/elnino-la-nina/monitoring

Maintain proper drainage in lowland farms to prevent waterlogging. In rainfed areas, store excess water in farm reservoirs for use during drier months. Adopt integrated pest management (IPM) to prevent infestations, especially for rice, corn, and vegetables. Use covered storage areas to prevent moisture-related grain losses. Improve soil moisture retention through organic mulching and conservation farming techniques.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DAILY EXTREMES MONTHLY EXTREMES
Maximum Temperature
 41.4 ºC (Tuguegarao City, 1969) Maximum Temperature 42.2 ºC (Tuguegarao City, 1969)
Minimum Temperature 14.8 ºC (Baguio City, 1921) Minimum Temperature 11.0 ºC (Baguio City, 1907)
Rainfall 384.3 mm (Catbalogan City, 1951) Rainfall 730.3 mm (Baguio City, 1980)

FISHING ADVISORIES

GALE WARNING AND SEA CONDITION
No Gale Warning is raised.

Slight to moderate seas will prevail over the whole archipelago. Still be reminded to be very careful in fishing, especially those using small seacraft. Always bring an emergency kit. Be updated for the latest weather updates and farm advisories from DOST- PAGASA.

PREPARED/UPLOADED BY: NRE / RVDD
VERIFIED BY: MEVT