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Weather & Climate in Alabel, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alabel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 197.3 sq mi (511.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 457/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.1018°N, 125.2905°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,820 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Mar 5, 2002 | Mindanao, Philippines | M7.5 | 115 km | 31 km |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.9 | 71 km | 26 km |
| Jan 1, 2002 | 3 km S of Lais, Philippines | M6.3 | 46 km | 138 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines | M6.3 | 143 km | 65 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.3 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Sep 29, 2019 | 86 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.2 | 147 km | 73 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 60 km | 105 km |
| Nov 28, 2009 | 91 km E of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.1 | 140 km | 39 km |
| May 31, 2019 | 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.1 | 133 km | 99 km |
| Feb 12, 2007 | 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 105 km | 24 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.1 | 65 km | 59 km |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines | M6.0 | 115 km | 23 km |
| Oct 17, 1996 | 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.0 | 85 km | 117 km |
| Feb 19, 1995 | 90 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.0 | 144 km | 76 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 65 km E of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.0 | 123 km | 100 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 77 km | 16 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines | M5.9 | 148 km | 477 km |
| Jul 6, 1994 | 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines | M5.9 | 72 km | 151 km |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 34 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines | M5.9 | 102 km | 175 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines | M5.9 | 130 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 201 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | MORO GULF | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 8,000 | 134 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 115 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 34 km |
| 2017 | SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 71 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | - | 97 | 134 km |
| 1924 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 39 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in |
Alabel has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (2.6").