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Weather & Climate in Bobon, Philippines

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

Bobon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 120.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days133 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area50.2 sq mi (130.0 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates12.5246°N, 124.5636°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 120.5"
217% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 17.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,132 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 122 km 21 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 65 km 33 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 80 km 16 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 132 km 20 km
Mar 3, 2008 Philippine Islands region M6.9 148 km 24 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 92 km 24 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 128 km 17 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 131 km 33 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 110 km 56 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 139 km 16 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 66 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 87 km 76 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 80 km 8 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 62 km 29 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 74 km 33 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 137 km 28 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 83 km 10 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 48 km 33 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 76 km 40 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 58 km 34 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 - 166 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 - 159 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 133 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 289 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 273 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 132 mph 256 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 123 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 231 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 26 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 101 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 44 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 115 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 109 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 98 mph 178 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 9 km
2015 Noul Category 4 104 mph 261 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 151 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 81 mph 296 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 61 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 55 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 122 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 66 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 61 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 88 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 111 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 180 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 12.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 9.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in
June 83°F (28°C) 8.0 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 16.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 17.1 in Wettest

Bobon has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 120.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (17.1") and April the driest (5.0").

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