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Sabang, Philippines

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5,144 Population 17/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Sabang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 129.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area298.2 sq mi (772.4 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates14.6951°N, 120.2507°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 129.1"
240% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 39.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,160 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 148 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 131 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 122 km
Mar 13, 2022 75 km WNW of Cabra, Philippines M6.4 115 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 115 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 110 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 93 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 38 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 22 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 87 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 40 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 99 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 56 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 124 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 8 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 124 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 104 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 148 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 88 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 196 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 266 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 255 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 162 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 193 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 178 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 263 km
2022 Noru Category 4 83 km
2021 Conson Category 1 205 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 68 km
2020 Goni Category 3 170 km
2020 Molave Category 2 177 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 233 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 149 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 212 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 157 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 86 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 225 km
2015 Melor Category 4 89 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 186 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.7 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 111 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 111 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 148 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 131 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 136 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 111 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Natib (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 16 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 31 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 50 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 77 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 111 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 114 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 130 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.9 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 8.8 in
June 81°F (27°C) 19.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 27.3 in
August 79°F (26°C) 39.3 in Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 20.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
November 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in

Sabang has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 129.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (39.3") and February the driest (0.2").

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