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Weather & Climate in Anambongan, Philippines

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

Anambongan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 108.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.0 km²)
Population Density270/sq mi
Coordinates15.8663°N, 120.3886°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.2"
185% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 21.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

759 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 86 km 25 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 70 km 33 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 94 km 23 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 100 km 33 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 102 km 22 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 79 km 18 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 135 km 70 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 82 km 10 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 109 km 35 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 56 km 33 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 123 km 59 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 93 km 28 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 82 km 17 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 146 km 10 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 82 km 26 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 63 km 10 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 122 km 33 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 47 km 13 km
Dec 22, 1997 Luzon, Philippines M5.6 119 km 33 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 58 km 18 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 71 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 137 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 99 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 290 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 78 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 115 mph 287 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 215 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 147 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 280 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 66 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 265 km
2021 Conson Category 1 299 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 78 km
2020 Goni Category 3 69 mph 255 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 81 mph 274 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 251 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 92 mph 84 km
2016 Haima Category 4 104 mph 251 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 46 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 142 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 86 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 70 km
1872 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pinatubo (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 82 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 83 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 128 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 149 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 179 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
March 83°F (28°C) 1.2 in
April 85°F (30°C) 2.5 in Warmest
May 85°F (30°C) 9.1 in
June 84°F (29°C) 12.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 17.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 21.9 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 14.6 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
November 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in

Anambongan has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (21.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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