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Sabangan, Philippines

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3,415 ft Elevation 1,041 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Sabangan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,415 ft (1,041 m)
Area32.2 sq mi (83.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates17.0036°N, 120.9232°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.1"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 20.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

601 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 150 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 59 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 57 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 20 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 64 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 84 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 146 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 69 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 55 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 101 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 84 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 9 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 67 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 94 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 64 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 88 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 56 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 54 km
Nov 15, 2000 65 km WSW of Fuerte, Philippines M5.5 126 km
May 2, 1996 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines M5.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 256 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 79 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 182 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 3 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 175 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 61 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 160 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 230 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 19 km
2023 Saola Category 5 210 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 217 km
2022 Noru Category 4 191 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 146 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 281 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 204 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 214 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 122 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 34 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 112 km
2016 Haima Category 4 114 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 150 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 147 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 59 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 137 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 40 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
April 68°F (20°C) 6.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 11.2 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 12.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 14.9 in
August 67°F (20°C) 20.3 in Wettest
September 67°F (19°C) 15.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 11.6 in
November 65°F (18°C) 10.2 in
December 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in

Sabangan has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (20.3") and February the driest (2.1").

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