Davao, Philippines

Full City Profile

1,848,947 Population 1,960/sq mi density

43 ft Elevation 13 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Davao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	80.8°F
	50% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	43 ft (13 m)
Area	943.5 sq mi (2,443.6 km²)
Population Density	1,960/sq mi
Coordinates	7.0731°N, 125.6128°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.6"

99% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 7.91"

Driest Month (Mar) 4.29"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,466 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001	21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines	M7.5	108 km
May 17, 1992	23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines	M7.3	128 km
May 17, 1992	9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines	M7.1	115 km
Aug 11, 2021	60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines	M7.1	139 km
May 11, 1993	3 km E of Manay, Philippines	M7.0	107 km
Jan 2, 2001	51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines	M6.4	137 km
Jan 1, 2002	3 km S of Lais, Philippines	M6.3	86 km
Sep 23, 2016	36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines	M6.3	112 km
Apr 19, 2022	41 km E of Santiago, Philippines	M6.1	150 km
May 31, 2019	34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines	M6.1	130 km
Oct 5, 2000	46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines	M6.1	136 km
Feb 16, 2013	16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines	M6.1	141 km
Feb 1, 2023	1 km NW of Babag, Philippines	M6.0	89 km
Apr 20, 2022	50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines	M6.0	145 km
Feb 7, 2021	9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines	M6.0	66 km
Apr 5, 2018	43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines	M6.0	131 km
Nov 21, 1996	27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines	M5.9	105 km
Mar 7, 2023	6 km SE of Manat, Philippines	M5.9	68 km
Aug 19, 1993	27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines	M5.9	133 km
Nov 22, 1993	53 km S of Pondaguitan, Philippines	M5.9	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2012	Bopha	Category 5	87 km
1993	Nell	Category 1	267 km
1986	Marge	Category 2	278 km
1984	Ike	Category 4	278 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1992	PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	6.0 m	—	128 km
1917	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	1.5 m	7	137 km
2025	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	0.3 m	10	121 km
1970	PHILIPPINE TRENCH	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	124 km
2021	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	0.1 m	1	142 km
1924	E. MINDANAO ISLAND	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	117 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (39 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Apo	Stratovolcano	2,938 m (9,639 ft)	Unknown	39 km
Leonard Range	Stratovolcano	1,080 m (3,543 ft)	120	59 km
Matutum	Stratovolcano	2,286 m (7,500 ft)	1290	99 km
Balut	Stratovolcano	862 m (2,828 ft)	Unknown	188 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	6.1 in	Coldest
February	80°F (26°C)	5.1 in
March	81°F (27°C)	4.3 in	Driest
April	82°F (28°C)	5.5 in
May	82°F (28°C)	7.2 in	Warmest
June	81°F (27°C)	7.9 in	Wettest
July	81°F (27°C)	6.4 in
August	81°F (27°C)	6.7 in
September	81°F (27°C)	7.0 in
October	81°F (27°C)	7.5 in
November	81°F (27°C)	6.4 in
December	80°F (27°C)	5.5 in

Davao has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 75.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (4.3").

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