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Weather & Climate in Abucayan, Philippines

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Abucayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area23.2 sq mi (60.0 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates9.9290°N, 123.9146°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.3"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.91"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

431 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 23 km 19 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 88 km 26 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 78 km 11 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 81 km 30 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 90 km 9 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 61 km 533 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 90 km 533 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 92 km 15 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 136 km 9 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 29 km 16 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 77 km 10 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 39 km 7 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 75 km 519 km
Apr 29, 1992 13 km W of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.5 142 km 30 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 126 km 57 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 143 km 33 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 113 km 568 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 89 km 10 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 29 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 64 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

26 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 - 108 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 37 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 271 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 187 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 235 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 143 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 98 mph 123 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 197 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 188 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 63 mph 285 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 109 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 228 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 102 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 52 mph 255 km
1994 Axel Category 3 92 mph 151 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 52 km
1993 Manny Category 3 75 mph 286 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 59 km
1990 Mike Category 4 104 mph 64 km
1988 Skip Category 4 81 mph 186 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 78 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 101 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 108 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 111 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 116 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 120 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 148 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 150 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
March 80°F (26°C) 3.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 7.9 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in

Abucayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.9") and April the driest (2.1").

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