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Sorsogon, Philippines

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187,670 Population 1,760/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Sorsogon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 133 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 124.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days133 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area106.6 sq mi (276.1 km²)
Population Density1,760/sq mi
Coordinates12.9739°N, 123.9933°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 124.6"
228% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 18.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

539 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 147 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 132 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 106 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 90 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 44 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 117 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 75 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 140 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 82 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 100 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 136 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 147 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 114 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 106 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 90 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 99 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 109 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 87 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 148 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 144 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 213 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 122 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 289 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 284 km
2022 Noru Category 5 229 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 284 km
2021 Conson Category 1 255 km
2020 Goni Category 5 72 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 178 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 54 km
2020 Molave Category 1 49 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 12 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 153 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 59 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 157 km
2015 Melor Category 4 31 km
2015 Noul Category 4 251 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 230 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 138 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 90 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 9 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 24 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 101 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 14.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 8.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 14.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 16.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 18.6 in Wettest

Sorsogon has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 124.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (18.6") and April the driest (5.7").

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