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Weather & Climate in Cabay, Philippines

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

Cabay 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 117 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 145.6 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 Days117 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area79.9 sq mi (207.0 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates11.4456°N, 125.4933°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 145.6"
283% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 21.54"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,634 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.

Aug 31, 2012 89 km E of Sulangan, Philippines M7.6 143 km 28 km
Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 69 km 21 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 135 km 33 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 133 km 16 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 65 km 20 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 81 km 27 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 54 km 17 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 106 km 24 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 101 km 9 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 35 km 33 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 51 km 12 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 47 km 56 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 148 km 32 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 135 km 33 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 70 km 15 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 131 km 30 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 62 km 28 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 109 km 34 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 94 km 32 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 114 km 29 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 263 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 64 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 175 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 166 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 138 mph 275 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 256 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 80 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 230 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 165 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 35 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 228 km
2016 Sarika Category 1 63 mph 273 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 122 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 61 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 115 mph 52 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 141 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 84 km
2011 Songda Category 4 109 mph 282 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 92 mph 12 km
2007 Mitag Category 2 92 mph 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 95 km
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 133 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 69 km
2012 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 143 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 81 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 91 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 105 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 20.4 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 14.2 in
March 78°F (25°C) 9.8 in
April 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
November 78°F (26°C) 19.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 21.5 in Wettest

Cabay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 145.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (21.5") and August the driest (6.3").

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