Katubao, Philippines

Full City Profile

4,177 Population 1/sq mi density

46 ft Elevation 14 meters

78°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Katubao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	78.4°F
	45% above US avg
January Average	78°F (25°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	46 ft (14 m)
Area	4,104.8 sq mi (10,631.3 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	5.8892°N, 124.8294°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.8"

65% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 6.93"

Driest Month (Mar) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,337 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 20, 2025.

Mar 5, 2002	Mindanao, Philippines	M7.5	66 km
Apr 28, 2017	31 km SW of Burias, Philippines	M6.9	50 km
Jul 24, 2010	63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines	M6.6	149 km
Jan 1, 2002	3 km S of Lais, Philippines	M6.3	102 km
Oct 29, 1992	3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines	M6.2	139 km
Mar 26, 2020	27 km SW of Burias, Philippines	M6.1	44 km
Apr 23, 1995	49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines	M6.1	112 km
Feb 12, 2007	62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines	M6.1	142 km
Feb 16, 2013	16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines	M6.1	102 km
Mar 8, 2002	28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines	M6.0	62 km
Feb 7, 2021	9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines	M6.0	102 km
May 31, 2010	11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines	M6.0	148 km
Jun 27, 2025	65 km E of Sarangani, Philippines	M6.0	150 km
Oct 17, 1996	41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines	M6.0	125 km
May 26, 2003	15 km W of Gadung, Philippines	M5.9	147 km
Jul 6, 1994	27 km E of Mangili, Philippines	M5.9	122 km
Apr 19, 2025	39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines	M5.9	76 km
Jan 21, 2005	34 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines	M5.9	91 km
Apr 28, 1992	66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines	M5.9	92 km
May 18, 1999	74 km SSW of Palimbang, Philippines	M5.9	112 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2012	Bopha	Category 5	243 km

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

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1976	MORO GULF	Earthquake	9.0 m	8,000	93 km
1918	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	7.2 m	52	100 km
2002	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	3.0 m	15	66 km
1917	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	1.5 m	7	23 km
2017	SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	50 km
1928	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	—	97	112 km
1923	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	—	—	114 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (60 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Matutum	Stratovolcano	2,286 m (7,500 ft)	1290	60 km
Balut	Stratovolcano	862 m (2,828 ft)	Unknown	81 km
Apo	Stratovolcano	2,938 m (9,639 ft)	Unknown	132 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (25°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
February	78°F (25°C)	3.5 in
March	79°F (26°C)	3.4 in	Driest
April	80°F (27°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
May	80°F (27°C)	6.0 in
June	78°F (26°C)	6.6 in
July	78°F (26°C)	6.4 in
August	78°F (26°C)	6.2 in
September	78°F (26°C)	5.6 in
October	78°F (26°C)	6.9 in	Wettest
November	79°F (26°C)	5.9 in
December	78°F (26°C)	4.2 in

Katubao has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and March the driest (3.4").

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