Department of Science and Technology
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration
Monthly Philippine Agro-climatic Review and Outlook

June 2025

Simplified Version Monthly Agroclimatic Review and Outlook
 


Throughout June, the country was affected by several weather systems, including the southwest monsoon, intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), easterlies, low pressure areas (LPAs), tropical cyclone, and localized thunderstorms.

As shown in Figure 1, the entire archipelago experienced above-normal rainfall, except for some areas in the northern part of Northern Luzon, Camarines Sur, and Occidental Mindoro, which recorded below-normal rainfall.

The onset of the rainy season was officially declared on June 2 over the western sections of Luzon and Visayas, following several days of scattered to widespread rainfall caused by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). Despite the start of the wet season, monsoon breaks still occurred, lasting for several days or even weeks.

As of June 15, 2025, the Situation Reports from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council indicated no recorded cases of farmers or fisherfolk being directly affected by the combined effects of the southwest monsoon and Tropical Depression 'AURING' (June 12–13).

The highest recorded rainfall for the month was at Iba Synoptic Station (838.4 mm), followed by Bacnotan Agromet Station in La Union (581.3 mm), and Borongan Synoptic Station (554.2 mm).
SOIL MOISTURE CONDITION
Wet – Ilocos Region, Basco, rest of Cordillera Administrative Region, Aurora, Bataan, Olongapo City, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Cavite, Quezon, Palawan, Camarines Norte, Albay, Catanduanes, Western Visayas, Siquijor, rest of Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and BARMM

Moist – Itbayat, Calayan, Aparri, Baguio, Metro Manila, Tarlac, Mindoro Provinces, Sorsogon, Tagbilaran City, Southern Leyte, Davao del Sur, and Surigao del Norte

Dry – Rest of the country

TEMPERATURE
  • Near to slightly above average mean temperatures were observed across most parts of the country, except in Romblon, Coron in Palawan, Guiuan in Eastern Samar, and General Santos City, which experienced slightly to below average temperatures.
  • ISU, Echague, Isabela recorded the highest maximum temperature of 39.0° C on June 3, while Benguet State University registered the lowest temperature at 16.4 °C on June 6.
  • On June 3, 2025, DOST-PAGASA temporarily stopped issuing daily heat index updates following the official start of the rainy season. Updates will resume on March 1, 2026, with the onset of the hot and dry season. Heat index data remains available via the DOST-PAGASA website and iHeatMap. For areas still experiencing hot weather, the public is advised to follow local advisories and take appropriate precautions.

FARM OPERATIONS
• Land and Seedbed Preparations
• Planting and Transplanting
• Weed Management
• Field monitoring
• Pest and diseases management
• Urban gardening		 • Irrigation and Water Management
• Fertilizer and Soil Nutrient Management
• Harvesting
• Grass-cutting, Plowing, and harrowing
• Equipment and Infrastructure Maintenance
• Post-Harvest Processing and Handling






The agricultural technicians, farmers, and farm enthusiasts may continue to browse some tips and additional knowledge on potential crop production, early warning for pest and disease infestations and water management strategies for specific areas by visiting the website of Department of Agriculture in their respective regions. For daily farm weather and climate conditions, you may visit PAGASA website (https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/)
CROP STAGES REGION/CROPS
Land and Seedbed Preparation (including preparation for garden plot, urban gardening, and upland farms), (irrigated and rainfed farms)
  • Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, Caraga and BARMM
Planting and Transplanting (broadcasting / direct seeding – for rice, corn, conventional way/ by rows - other cash crops)
  • Rice – Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, and Caraga
  • Corn –Davao Region, and SOCCSKSARGEN
Vegetative Stage (tillering, head development)
  • Rice – Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN and Caraga
  • Corn – Cagayan Valley, CALABARZON, Davao Region, and SOCCSKSARGEN
  • Abaca, alugbati, ampalaya, arrowroot, avocado, banana, basil, batao, baguio beans, beets, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, cadios, cacao, calamansi, camote tops, carrot, cashew, cassava, cauliflower, celery, chayote, chico, chili, chili pepper, coconut, coffee, condol, corn, cotton, cowpea, cucumber, dalandan, dragon fruit, durian, eggplant, fern leaves, garlic, ginger, guava, guyabano, habichuelas, honeydew, jackfruit, jute, kamansi, kamias, kangkong, kinchay, lanzones, lemongrass, lemon, lettuce, long chili, long pepper, longan, malunggay, mango, mangosteen, marang, mint, moringa, mushroom, mulberry, mustard, mung bean, okra, onion, onion leeks, orange, oregano, papaya, pandan, patani, patola, peanut, pechay, pechay baguio, pili nut, pineapple, pomelo, potato, radish, rambutan, rubber, santol, snap bean, snow peas, soybean, spinach, squash, star apple, star fruit, strawberry, string bean, sugarcane, sweet pepper, sweet potato, tamarind, talinum, tapilan, taro, tobacco, tomato, turmeric, turnip, ube, ubi, upo, watermelon, winged bean, and yacon
Reproductive Stage (Heading – rice; Tasseling/Silking – corn)
  • Rice – Central Luzon, MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, and Caraga
  • Corn – Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, and Caraga, and BARMM
Maturing/Ripening
  • Rice – Ilocos Region, Central Luzon, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, Caraga, and BARMM
  • Corn – Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, Caraga, and BARMM
Harvesting Stage
  • Rice – Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Davao Region, Caraga, and BARMM
  • Corn – Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Davao Region, and BARMM
  • abaca, alugbati, ampalaya, aratilis, arrowroot, avocado, baguio beans, banana, banana blossom, batao, beetroot, bell pepper, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, cadios, cacao, calamansi, camote tops, carrot, cassava, catmon fruit, celery, cherry tomato, chayote, chili, chili pepper, chinese cabbage, cilantro, coconut, coffee, coriander, corn, cotton, cucumber, dalandan, dragon fruit, duhat, durian, eggplant, fern leaves, french beans, garlic, ginger, grapes, green onion, guava, guyabano, habichuelas, honey dew, honeydew, jackfruit, jute, kaimito, kamansi, kangkong, lemongrass, lemon, lettuce, long chili, long pepper, malunggay, mango, mangosteen, marang, melon, mulberry, mung bean, mushroom, mustard, okra, onion, onion leeks, orange, oregano, papaya, pandan, patola, peanut, pechay, pepper, pili nut, pineapple, pomelo, potato, purple corn, radish, rambutan, saluyot, santol, sineguelas, snap bean, snap beans, snow peas, spinach, squash, star apple, star fruit, strawberry, string bean, sugarcane, sweet pea, sweet pepper, sweet potato, talinum, tamarind, taro, tobacco, tomato, turnip, ubi, ube, upo, upô, watercress, watermelon, and winged bean
Agroclimatic Outlook for July 2025
  • The weather systems that will affect the country in July are the southwest (SW) monsoon, easterlies, intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), low-pressure areas (LPAs), and localized thunderstorms.
  • Two or three (2 or 3) tropical cyclones (TC) may enter or develop within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) during the month.
  • As illustrated in Figure 2, near normal rainfall conditions in most of the country, except in the northwestern portion of Luzon, where below normal rainfall conditions might be experienced.
FARM ADVISORY
During the wet season, farmers should ensure proper drainage in their fields to prevent waterlogging that can damage crops. Use flood-tolerant or early-maturing crop varieties when necessary. Protect young plants by reinforcing seedbeds and using plastic covers during heavy rains. Time fertilizer application during dry periods to prevent leaching and wastage, and avoid overapplication. Regularly remove weeds and crop debris that can harbor pests and diseases, which thrive in moist conditions. Store harvested crops, seeds, and farm inputs in dry, covered, and elevated areas to prevent spoilage. Stay updated with localized weather forecasts and advisories from DOST-PAGASA to guide safe and timely farming decisions.
Forecast Mean Temperature Anomaly
Near to above average mean temperature conditions will be expereinced across the country, except in Romblon and Camarines Norte expecting slightly cooler than average temperatures.
ENSO ALERT SYSTEM STATUS
INACTIVE
(as of 03 July 2025)



ENSO-neutral conditions is present in the tropical Pacific. Most climate models suggest that these conditions may continue through the December-January-February 2025-2026 season.
Extreme Temperature Range
Luzon
    • Upland: 13.4 ºC – 27..0 ºC
    • Lowland: 19.3 ºC – 38.4 ºC
Visayas
    • Lowland: 19.3 ºC – 36.5 ºC
Mindanao
    • Upland: 15.5 ºC – 32.7ºC
    • Lowland: 20.1 ºC – 36.3 ºC
PAGASA will continue to closely monitor the climate conditions that may affect the country and updates shall be issued as appropriate. For further information, please contact the Climatology and Agrometeorology Division (CAD) at telephone number 8284-0800, local 4915.

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