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Payabon, Philippines

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3,600 Population 54/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Payabon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 116.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area67.1 sq mi (173.7 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates9.7590°N, 123.1412°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.7"
207% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

508 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 108 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 28 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 110 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 126 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 99 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 15 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 129 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 133 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 10 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 77 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 60 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 38 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 123 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 116 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 56 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 138 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 93 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 109 km
Jul 11, 2011 30 km WSW of Maricalom, Philippines M5.3 108 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 94 km
2021 Rai Category 4 42 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 218 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 285 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 172 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 86 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 219 km
2006 Utor Category 3 228 km
2005 Roke Category 1 146 km
1998 Faith Category 1 254 km
1995 Zack Category 2 117 km
1994 Axel Category 2 200 km
1994 Owen Category 1 110 km
1993 Nell Category 1 112 km
1990 Mike Category 4 95 km
1988 Skip Category 4 244 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 277 km
1986 Marge Category 1 172 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 194 km
1984 Ike Category 4 62 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 28 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 57 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 73 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 100 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 113 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 12.6 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 10.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in

Payabon has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and February the driest (2.4").

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