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Abaca, Philippines

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2,480 Population 61/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Abaca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area40.4 sq mi (104.6 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates9.9204°N, 124.5051°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.9"
94% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.66"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

714 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 43 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 28 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 143 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 25 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 104 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 140 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 135 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 96 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 149 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 85 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 142 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 90 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 106 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 124 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 123 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 91 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 73 km
Oct 8, 2000 7 km WNW of Talisay, Philippines M5.7 116 km
Nov 11, 2009 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines M5.7 129 km
Mar 5, 2017 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines M5.7 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

28 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 132 km
2021 Rai Category 5 39 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 257 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 170 km
2015 Melor Category 4 298 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 262 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 221 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 124 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 143 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 190 km
2006 Utor Category 2 168 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 275 km
2005 Roke Category 1 124 km
1998 Faith Category 1 220 km
1995 Zack Category 2 87 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 230 km
1994 Axel Category 3 128 km
1994 Owen Category 1 42 km
1993 Manny Category 3 292 km
1993 Nell Category 1 44 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 106 km
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 143 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 28 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 82 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 88 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 115 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 160 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 160 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 164 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 169 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 4.3 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 4.5 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in

Abaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (2.2").

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