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Weather & Climate in Cabatuan, Philippines

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

Cabatuan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 123 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 140.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days123 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area45.5 sq mi (117.8 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates12.5228°N, 125.2202°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 140.3"
269% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 21.57"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,415 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 65 km 21 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 12 km 33 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 14 km 16 km
Mar 3, 2008 Philippine Islands region M6.9 102 km 24 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 74 km 20 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 24 km 24 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 93 km 27 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 76 km 17 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 89 km 33 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 143 km 12 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 85 km 56 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 130 km 10 km
Apr 4, 2023 124 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.2 139 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 131 km 76 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 150 km 8 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 37 km 29 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 111 km 15 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 13 km 33 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 80 km 28 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 47 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 151 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 181 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 86 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 69 mph 299 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 138 mph 199 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 281 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 133 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 231 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 37 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 108 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 42 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 130 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 109 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 98 mph 159 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 9 km
2015 Noul Category 4 104 mph 224 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 86 mph 272 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 94 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 34 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 70 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 84 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 65 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 130 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 93 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 58 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 129 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 134 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 149 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 75°F (24°C) 17.6 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 12.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 14.1 in
November 78°F (25°C) 20.1 in
December 76°F (25°C) 21.6 in Wettest

Cabatuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 140.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (21.6") and April the driest (5.9").

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