Tabaco, Philippines

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140,779 Population 3,113/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Tabaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 128.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area45.2 sq mi (117.1 km²)
Population Density3,113/sq mi
Coordinates13.3586°N, 123.7336°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 128.4"
238% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 21.10"
Driest Month (Apr) 7.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

409 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 98 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 138 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 60 km
May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 136 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 117 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 124 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 140 km
Oct 1, 2024 62 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 147 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 98 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 148 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 105 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 134 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 130 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 38 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 77 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 112 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 84 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 58 km
Oct 12, 1994 19 km ESE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 96 km
Jan 13, 2004 52 km ESE of Bato, Philippines M5.4 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 119 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 261 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 97 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 238 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 249 km
2023 Saola Category 3 294 km
2022 Noru Category 5 183 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 293 km
2021 Conson Category 1 221 km
2020 Goni Category 5 21 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 129 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 86 km
2020 Molave Category 1 40 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 38 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 188 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 33 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 133 km
2015 Melor Category 4 67 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 272 km
2015 Noul Category 4 233 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 15 101 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 138 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 42 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 51 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 74 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 13.0 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 9.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 8.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 9.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 11.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 14.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 20.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 21.1 in Wettest

Tabaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 142.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (21.1") and April the driest (7.1").

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