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Weather & Climate in Cabiguan, Philippines

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

Cabiguan 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 320 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 87.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area95.8 sq mi (248.0 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates12.9058°N, 123.7314°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.5"
130% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 17.52"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

427 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 129 km 16 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 90 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 71 km 76 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 68 km 8 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 144 km 29 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 74 km 10 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 127 km 33 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 142 km 33 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 129 km 27 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 84 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 70 km 18 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 136 km 33 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 88 km 40 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 111 km 48 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 107 km 18 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 119 km 30 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 62 km 37 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 116 km 22 km
Oct 12, 2000 10 km WNW of Catubig, Philippines M5.5 143 km 29 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 105 km 44 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 168 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 214 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 142 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 81 mph 273 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 75 mph 297 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 233 km
2021 Conson Category 1 230 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 68 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 179 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 37 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 68 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 33 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 139 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 72 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 98 mph 176 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 28 km
2015 Noul Category 4 104 mph 273 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 251 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 104 mph 43 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 52 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 115 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 90 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 29 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 38 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 92 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 12.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 7.3 in
March 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in Driest
May 83°F (29°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 8.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 16.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 17.5 in Wettest

Cabiguan has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 120.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (17.5") and April the driest (5.3").

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