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Tambongon, Philippines

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2,643 Population 9/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Tambongon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 95.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area312.6 sq mi (809.6 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates10.9677°N, 123.9244°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.9"
152% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.78"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

443 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 9, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 123 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 133 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 79 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 135 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 149 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 143 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 134 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 94 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 102 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 133 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 106 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 124 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 89 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 131 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 136 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 93 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 88 km
Apr 29, 1992 13 km W of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.5 147 km
Mar 1, 2020 6 km NNW of Guindapunan, Philippines M5.4 94 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 16 km
2021 Rai Category 4 101 km
2020 Goni Category 5 284 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 161 km
2020 Molave Category 1 271 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 227 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 73 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 282 km
2015 Melor Category 4 193 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 229 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 241 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 126 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 36 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 229 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 83 km
2006 Durian Category 4 271 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 227 km
2006 Utor Category 3 77 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 175 km
2005 Roke Category 1 16 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 125 km
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 133 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 79 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 82 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 91 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 106 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 106 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 4.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in

Tambongon has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.8") and April the driest (2.2").

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