The coldest temperature has been recorded since the “ber” months last year. On Sunday, the temperature dropped to 11.5 degrees in Baguio City and hit 9.8 degrees in Benguet. On Monday, the temperature dropped to 11 degrees according to the Philippine Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The sudden drop of temperature according is due to surge of the northeast monsoon. This surge brings the cold breeze from the northern hemisphere.
Baguio City Coldest Temperature, History
Just last week, the temperature was between 13.2 and 11.5 degrees. This temperature is considered warm in Baguio City so the sudden drop of temperature during the weekend was a bit of a surprise for many causing citizens to catch colds and cough on the first month of the year.
According to the Inquirer, weather specialist Danny Galati says the temperature reading between December 2016 to January 2017 was between 13 and 14 degrees.This is fairly warm considering the temperature on the same months in 2015 was recorded at 10.4 degrees.
On the same month last year, CNN Philippines reported temperatures in Baguio City hitting 11.5 degrees, then 10.8 degrees and the coldest temperature at 9.5 degrees recorded at the Mount Sto. Tomas where the PAGASA radar station is located. However, in Baguio history, the lowest temperature was recorded on January 18, 1961 when the temperature dropped to 6.3 degrees Celsius.
According to PAGASA, the minimum temperature in the Summer Capital of the Philippines is expected to range between 12 to 13 degrees Celsius. The recorded temperature of 11.5 degrees Celsius in Benguet is the coldest day so far this year.
How To Stop A Cold
During these days when temperatures drop and then suddenly gets warm, people are prone to getting down with the common colds and cough, pneumonia or any other respiratory problems. Here are ways on how you can stop that cold even before it becomes a problem.
First, take a lot of rest and cut down on stress. Once you feel that you will be catching a cold, take time to rest, sleep and handle stress. Second, drink a lot of water. water is your best friend during these times. This will help unclog your nose and keep you hydrated. Third, drink hot tea and honey. Warm liquids help soothe a sore throat and open a stuffy nose, and of course, it brings comfort.