Tabu, Philippines

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6,143 Population 15/sq mi density
1,020 ft Elevation 311 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Tabu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 98.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Area400.8 sq mi (1,037.9 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates9.8923°N, 122.7098°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.5"
159% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

433 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 56 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 73 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 91 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 42 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 148 km
May 12, 1997 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.9 120 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 96 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 41 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 108 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 28 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 61 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 50 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 126 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 135 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 117 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 60 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 21 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 109 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km SSE of Clarin, Philippines M5.3 145 km
Jul 11, 2011 28 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.3 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 61 km
2021 Rai Category 4 33 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 213 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 298 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 168 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 70 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 216 km
2006 Utor Category 3 222 km
2005 Roke Category 1 164 km
1998 Faith Category 1 234 km
1995 Zack Category 2 106 km
1994 Axel Category 2 204 km
1994 Owen Category 1 142 km
1993 Manny Category 3 287 km
1993 Nell Category 1 130 km
1990 Mike Category 4 96 km
1988 Skip Category 4 263 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 283 km
1986 Marge Category 1 218 km
1984 Agnes Category 3 187 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 56 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake - 74 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 74 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 87 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 103 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 113 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 16.4 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 15.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 13.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
December 80°F (26°C) 4.4 in

Tabu has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 98.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.4") and February the driest (1.4").

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