New Cebu, Philippines

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2,895 Population 20/sq mi density

384 ft Elevation 117 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

New Cebu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	79.4°F
	47% above US avg
January Average	78°F (26°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	384 ft (117 m)
Area	146.8 sq mi (380.3 km²)
Population Density	20/sq mi
Coordinates	7.0953°N, 125.0336°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.3"

114% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 9.21"

Driest Month (Mar) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

780 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Mar 5, 2002	Mindanao, Philippines	M7.5	147 km
Jan 1, 2002	3 km S of Lais, Philippines	M6.3	111 km
Oct 29, 1992	3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines	M6.2	117 km
Feb 1, 2023	1 km NW of Babag, Philippines	M6.0	134 km
May 31, 2010	11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines	M6.0	113 km
Feb 7, 2021	9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines	M6.0	37 km
May 10, 2018	29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines	M5.9	143 km
Mar 7, 2023	6 km SE of Manat, Philippines	M5.9	121 km
May 26, 2003	15 km W of Gadung, Philippines	M5.9	131 km
Aug 13, 2022	Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines	M5.8	139 km
Jul 23, 2010	29 km W of Litayan, Philippines	M5.8	142 km
Sep 3, 2012	19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines	M5.8	139 km
Aug 5, 2017	Mindanao, Philippines	M5.8	117 km
May 16, 2004	4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines	M5.8	138 km
Apr 11, 2017	8 km N of Osias, Philippines	M5.8	69 km
Sep 3, 2012	5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines	M5.7	90 km
Sep 23, 2017	3 km E of Malinao, Philippines	M5.7	61 km
Jun 14, 2021	5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines	M5.7	69 km
Sep 18, 2009	3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines	M5.7	74 km
Dec 3, 2013	7 km E of Tibanbang, Philippines	M5.6	137 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	123 km
1993	Nell	Category 1	287 km
1986	Marge	Category 2	292 km
1984	Ike	Category 4	294 km

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

Tsunami History

5 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	137 km
2002	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	3.0 m	15	147 km
1917	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	1.5 m	7	122 km
1928	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	—	97	97 km
1923	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	—	—	132 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (29 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Apo	Stratovolcano	2,938 m (9,639 ft)	Unknown	29 km
Matutum	Stratovolcano	2,286 m (7,500 ft)	1290	81 km
Leonard Range	Stratovolcano	1,080 m (3,543 ft)	120	116 km
Balut	Stratovolcano	862 m (2,828 ft)	Unknown	192 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (26°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	78°F (26°C)	3.9 in
March	80°F (26°C)	3.8 in	Driest
April	81°F (27°C)	5.3 in	Warmest
May	81°F (27°C)	9.2 in	Wettest
June	80°F (27°C)	9.2 in
July	79°F (26°C)	8.7 in
August	79°F (26°C)	8.0 in
September	80°F (26°C)	8.4 in
October	80°F (26°C)	8.4 in
November	79°F (26°C)	6.8 in
December	79°F (26°C)	5.4 in

New Cebu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (3.8").

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