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Cabcab, Philippines

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2,613 Population 9/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Cabcab has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 127 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 135.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days127 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area279.4 sq mi (723.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates13.6268°N, 124.0515°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 135.7"
257% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 21.34"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

434 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 54 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 48 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 148 km
May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 106 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 142 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 130 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 55 km
Oct 1, 2024 62 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 102 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 136 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 150 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 135 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 125 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 41 km
Oct 21, 1999 87 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.6 124 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 110 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 147 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 106 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 22 km
Oct 12, 1994 19 km ESE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 54 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 86 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 284 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 55 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 245 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 212 km
2023 Saola Category 4 265 km
2022 Noru Category 5 160 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 251 km
2021 Conson Category 1 255 km
2020 Goni Category 5 27 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 108 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 124 km
2020 Molave Category 1 26 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 70 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 225 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 15 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 89 km
2015 Melor Category 4 103 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 236 km
2015 Noul Category 4 188 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 138 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 65 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 73 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 95 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 12.3 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.8 in
March 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in
April 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 16.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 21.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 21.3 in Wettest

Cabcab has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 135.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (21.3") and April the driest (6.5").

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