Subic, Philippines

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116,788 Population 475/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Subic 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. Annual precipitation totals 126.9 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)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area245.8 sq mi (636.5 km²)
Population Density475/sq mi
Coordinates14.8787°N, 120.2319°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 126.9"
234% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 37.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,058 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 135 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 112 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 141 km
Mar 13, 2022 75 km WNW of Cabra, Philippines M6.4 126 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 135 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 129 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 111 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 51 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 106 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 32 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 28 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 106 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 118 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 76 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 123 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 22 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 144 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 12 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 91 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 178 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 247 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 265 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 144 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 178 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 182 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 248 km
2022 Noru Category 4 69 km
2021 Conson Category 1 220 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 53 km
2020 Goni Category 3 183 km
2020 Molave Category 2 195 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 252 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 168 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 191 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 139 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 104 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 242 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 168 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 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 355 127 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 127 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 135 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 112 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 143 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 127 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Natib (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 25 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 31 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 48 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 65 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 123 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 127 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 143 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 162 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) 0.4 in
April 83°F (29°C) 1.1 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 9.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 19.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 26.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 37.3 in Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 19.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
November 80°F (26°C) 3.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in

Subic has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 126.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (37.3") and February the driest (0.2").

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