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Gabas, Philippines

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2,255 Population 13/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Gabas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 140 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 109.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days140 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area177.3 sq mi (459.3 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates10.7297°N, 124.7961°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.4"
188% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.02"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,072 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 M7.1 120 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 109 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 113 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 116 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 48 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 150 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 137 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 122 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 99 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 135 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 135 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 138 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 138 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 66 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 120 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 29 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 81 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 61 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 42 km
Mar 5, 2017 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines M5.7 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 58 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 280 km
2021 Rai Category 5 88 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 164 km
2020 Molave Category 1 297 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 242 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 75 km
2015 Melor Category 4 209 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 170 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 233 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 131 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 30 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 238 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 97 km
2006 Durian Category 4 298 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 211 km
2006 Utor Category 2 75 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 180 km
2005 Roke Category 1 30 km
2004 Nida Category 5 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 27 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 20 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 68 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 93 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 169 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 170 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 171 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 12.5 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 8.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
July 80°F (26°C) 8.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in
November 78°F (25°C) 14.0 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 12.9 in

Gabas has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.0") and April the driest (5.8").

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