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Weather & Climate in Ambulong, Philippines

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

Ambulong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 136.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area30.6 sq mi (79.2 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates11.5793°N, 122.4987°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 136.8"
260% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.55"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 68 km 18 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 67 km 21 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 134 km 18 km
Mar 27, 2006 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines M5.6 132 km 32 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 75 km 18 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 38 km 16 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 56 km 33 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 40 km 23 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 82 km 29 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 55 km 33 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 148 km 33 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 136 km 17 km
Feb 27, 2000 6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines M5.2 119 km 33 km
Nov 23, 1994 24 km SW of La Paz, Philippines M5.1 148 km 27 km
May 7, 1998 3 km N of Potot, Philippines M5.1 126 km 33 km
Jul 14, 2005 5 km NNW of Calaya, Philippines M5.1 117 km 57 km
Sep 1, 2003 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines M5.1 72 km 22 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km WNW of Libacao, Philippines M5.0 26 km 17 km
Sep 1, 2003 20 km ESE of Santa Fe, Philippines M5.0 67 km 19 km
May 26, 1990 11 km W of Odiongan, Philippines M5.0 114 km 36 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 131 km
2021 Rai Category 4 109 mph 165 km
2021 Conson Category 1 231 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 227 km
2020 Vongfong Category 2 81 mph 161 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 180 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 172 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 27 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 115 mph 207 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 147 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 225 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 98 mph 158 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 23 km
2012 Bopha Category 2 75 mph 241 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 42 km
2006 Durian Category 4 104 mph 214 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 98 mph 216 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 37 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 63 mph 158 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 161 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 120 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 132 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 8.3 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 7.9 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 9.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 12.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 14.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 15.6 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in

Ambulong has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.6") and April the driest (3.0").

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