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Gambang, Philippines

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3,370 Population 4/sq mi density
5,584 ft Elevation 1,702 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Gambang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 100.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,584 ft (1,702 m)
Area963.1 sq mi (2,494.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates16.7500°N, 120.7833°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.6"
165% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 21.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

606 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.2 on May 31, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 126 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 86 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 35 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 45 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 36 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 52 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 44 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 40 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 42 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 47 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 62 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 88 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 128 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 32 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 36 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 30 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 57 km
May 2, 1996 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines M5.5 72 km
May 6, 2007 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.5 88 km
Feb 6, 2019 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines M5.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 286 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 55 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 155 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 30 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 199 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 29 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 189 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 226 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 44 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 248 km
2023 Saola Category 4 225 km
2022 Noru Category 4 162 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 172 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 174 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 246 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 150 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 14 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 83 km
2016 Haima Category 4 145 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 146 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 126 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 86 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 72 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 172 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
March 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
April 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 9.8 in Warmest
June 67°F (19°C) 11.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 11.5 in
August 66°F (19°C) 21.9 in Wettest
September 65°F (19°C) 15.9 in
October 65°F (18°C) 9.7 in
November 64°F (18°C) 8.0 in
December 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in

Gambang has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 61°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (21.9") and January the driest (0.8").

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