Tarlac City sits on Luzon, the part of the Philippines most directly exposed to the roughly 20 typhoons that cross the country each year, with the wettest months running from June through November and a peak in the southwest monsoon (habagat) season.
In central Luzon, the city’s flat agricultural plains depend on effective drainage during the region’s wettest months. Typhoon Ketsana (locally Ondoy) in 2009 dropped a month’s worth of rain on Metro Manila in a single day, and the region remains highly attentive to both direct typhoon rainfall and the habagat monsoon rains it can enhance, with PAGASA’s radar network central to how the Philippines tracks approaching storms. Learn more: Hurricane Season Radar Guide · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Tarlac City right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Tarlac City, Central Luzon in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Tarlac City, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Tarlac City rain radar update?
The radar refreshes continuously, typically every few minutes, so the map reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast. Press play to animate the most recent frames.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Tarlac City?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over Central Luzon are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Tarlac City or pass by.
Is this Tarlac City rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.