Palimbang, Philippines

Full City Profile

4,858 Population 26/sq mi density

26 ft Elevation 8 meters

77°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Palimbang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	77.4°F
	43% above US avg
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	177 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	26 ft (8 m)
Area	187.2 sq mi (484.8 km²)
Population Density	26/sq mi
Coordinates	6.2100°N, 124.1889°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.5"

130% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 10.51"

Driest Month (Jan) 4.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

824 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010	61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines	M7.6	85 km
Jul 23, 2010	72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines	M7.5	121 km
Mar 5, 2002	Mindanao, Philippines	M7.5	21 km
Jul 23, 2010	68 km W of Gadung, Philippines	M7.3	103 km
Feb 5, 2005	138 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines	M7.1	139 km
Jul 11, 2024	106 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines	M7.1	116 km
May 26, 2003	34 km W of Gadung, Philippines	M6.9	81 km
Apr 28, 2017	31 km SW of Burias, Philippines	M6.9	125 km
Jul 29, 2010	89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines	M6.6	113 km
Oct 4, 2009	71 km W of Gadung, Philippines	M6.6	107 km
Jul 24, 2010	63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines	M6.6	74 km
Oct 29, 1992	3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines	M6.2	72 km
Mar 26, 2020	27 km SW of Burias, Philippines	M6.1	119 km
Apr 23, 1995	49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines	M6.1	50 km
Mar 8, 2002	28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines	M6.0	39 km
May 31, 2010	11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines	M6.0	84 km
Feb 7, 2021	9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines	M6.0	118 km
Apr 28, 1992	66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines	M5.9	69 km
Apr 19, 2025	39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines	M5.9	42 km
May 26, 2003	15 km W of Gadung, Philippines	M5.9	75 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2012	Bopha	Category 4	239 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	14 km
1918	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	7.2 m	52	78 km
2002	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	3.0 m	15	21 km
1917	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	1.5 m	7	93 km
2017	SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	125 km
1928	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	—	97	56 km
1923	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	—	—	38 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (99 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Matutum	Stratovolcano	2,286 m (7,500 ft)	1290	99 km
Apo	Stratovolcano	2,938 m (9,639 ft)	Unknown	147 km
Balut	Stratovolcano	862 m (2,828 ft)	Unknown	159 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	77°F (25°C)	4.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in
March	78°F (25°C)	4.4 in
April	79°F (26°C)	5.8 in	Warmest
May	79°F (26°C)	8.8 in
June	78°F (25°C)	9.7 in
July	77°F (25°C)	10.5 in	Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	9.2 in
September	77°F (25°C)	8.7 in
October	77°F (25°C)	9.8 in
November	77°F (25°C)	7.8 in
December	77°F (25°C)	4.7 in

Palimbang has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in January to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 87.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.5") and January the driest (4.0").

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