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Cebu City, Philippines

Full City Profile

965,332 Population 7,153/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Cebu City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area135.0 sq mi (349.5 km²)
Population Density7,153/sq mi
Coordinates10.3167°N, 123.8907°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.05"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

483 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 55 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 108 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 83 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 104 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 121 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 104 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 100 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 132 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 105 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 62 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 140 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 136 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 67 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 123 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 77 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 118 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 120 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 126 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 66 km
2021 Rai Category 4 42 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 230 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 299 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 145 km
2015 Melor Category 4 265 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 273 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 195 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 100 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 160 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 154 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 296 km
2006 Utor Category 3 147 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 244 km
2005 Roke Category 1 66 km
1998 Faith Category 1 188 km
1995 Zack Category 2 62 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 220 km
1994 Axel Category 3 113 km
1994 Owen Category 1 9 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 170 133 km
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 83 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mandalagan (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 79 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 84 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 88 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 126 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 143 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 145 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 151 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 6.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.7 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.7 in
September 83°F (28°C) 7.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
December 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in

Cebu City has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and April the driest (1.7").

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