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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 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area1,166.2 sq mi (3,020.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates6.8678°N, 126.3284°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.8"
86% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.78"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,381 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 28 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 60 km 33 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 61 km 55 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 54 km 33 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 47 km 59 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 68 km 33 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 150 km 32 km
Apr 20, 1995 66 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.6 82 km 94 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 55 km 33 km
Aug 20, 2007 135 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.4 142 km 8 km
Nov 21, 1991 96 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 133 km 73 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 38 km 65 km
Jul 14, 2014 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 129 km 20 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 98 km 138 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 141 km 51 km
Sep 29, 2019 86 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.2 135 km 73 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 83 km 19 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 55 km 87 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 68 km 99 km
Mar 20, 2008 85 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 101 km 45 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (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 87 km
1993 Nell Category 1 63 mph 265 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 289 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 60 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 61 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 42 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 65 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 45 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 65 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 118 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 150 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
December 80°F (26°C) 6.3 in

Bobon has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 70.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.8") and April the driest (4.8").

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