Lake Sebu, Philippines

Full City Profile

21,767 Population 69/sq mi density

2,385 ft Elevation 727 meters

77°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Lake Sebu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	77.3°F
	43% above US avg
January Average	76°F (25°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,385 ft (727 m)
Area	313.6 sq mi (812.2 km²)
Population Density	69/sq mi
Coordinates	6.2248°N, 124.7104°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.2"

85% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 7.76"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,210 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010	61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines	M7.6	139 km
Mar 5, 2002	Mindanao, Philippines	M7.5	55 km
May 26, 2003	34 km W of Gadung, Philippines	M6.9	126 km
Apr 28, 2017	31 km SW of Burias, Philippines	M6.9	89 km
Jul 24, 2010	63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines	M6.6	132 km
Jan 1, 2002	3 km S of Lais, Philippines	M6.3	104 km
Oct 29, 1992	3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines	M6.2	103 km
Apr 23, 1995	49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines	M6.1	103 km
Feb 16, 2013	16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines	M6.1	124 km
Mar 26, 2020	27 km SW of Burias, Philippines	M6.1	82 km
Oct 17, 1996	41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines	M6.0	148 km
Feb 7, 2021	9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines	M6.0	74 km
May 31, 2010	11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines	M6.0	110 km
Mar 8, 2002	28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines	M6.0	62 km
Apr 28, 1992	66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines	M5.9	100 km
Jul 6, 1994	27 km E of Mangili, Philippines	M5.9	137 km
Apr 19, 2025	39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines	M5.9	76 km
May 26, 2003	15 km W of Gadung, Philippines	M5.9	113 km
May 10, 2018	29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines	M5.9	127 km
May 18, 1999	74 km SSW of Palimbang, Philippines	M5.9	116 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	219 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	69 km
1918	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	7.2 m	52	110 km
2002	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	3.0 m	15	55 km
1917	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	1.5 m	7	41 km
2017	SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	89 km
1928	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	—	97	74 km
1923	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	—	—	84 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (43 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Matutum	Stratovolcano	2,286 m (7,500 ft)	1290	43 km
Apo	Stratovolcano	2,938 m (9,639 ft)	Unknown	105 km
Balut	Stratovolcano	862 m (2,828 ft)	Unknown	118 km
Leonard Range	Stratovolcano	1,080 m (3,543 ft)	120	196 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	76°F (25°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
February	77°F (25°C)	3.5 in	Driest
March	78°F (25°C)	3.7 in
April	79°F (26°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
May	79°F (26°C)	7.6 in
June	77°F (25°C)	7.8 in	Wettest
July	77°F (25°C)	7.5 in
August	77°F (25°C)	7.4 in
September	77°F (25°C)	6.5 in
October	77°F (25°C)	7.4 in
November	77°F (25°C)	6.1 in
December	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in

Lake Sebu has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in January to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (3.5").

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