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Weather & Climate in Abaca, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Abaca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.6°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 40.4 sq mi (104.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.9204°N, 124.5051°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
714 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines | M7.1 | 43 km | 19 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines | M6.8 | 28 km | 26 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines | M6.7 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines | M6.6 | 25 km | 30 km |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines | M6.5 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines | M6.5 | 140 km | 106 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines | M6.5 | 135 km | 9 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M6.3 | 96 km | 235 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.1 | 149 km | 71 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines | M6.0 | 85 km | 533 km |
| Mar 26, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines | M5.9 | 142 km | 39 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines | M5.9 | 90 km | 533 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines | M5.9 | 106 km | 29 km |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines | M5.8 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines | M5.8 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 11 km W of Loon, Philippines | M5.7 | 91 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines | M5.7 | 73 km | 9 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 7 km WNW of Talisay, Philippines | M5.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2009 | 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines | M5.7 | 129 km | 24 km |
| Mar 5, 2017 | 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines | M5.7 | 109 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
28 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 132 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 39 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 257 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 170 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 298 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 262 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 109 mph | 221 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 144 mph | 124 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 143 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 190 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 168 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 275 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 63 mph | 124 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 220 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 87 km |
| 1995 | Sibyl | Category 1 | 52 mph | 230 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 3 | 98 mph | 128 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 42 km |
| 1993 | Manny | Category 3 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 44 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 | 106 km |
| 2012 | TANON STRAIT | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 51 | 143 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 28 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 82 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 88 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 160 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in |
Abaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (2.2").