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Weather & Climate in Calaba, Philippines

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

Calaba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 92.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area24.3 sq mi (62.8 km²)
Population Density174/sq mi
Coordinates15.3005°N, 120.8742°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"
144% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.71"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

740 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 53 km 25 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 132 km 33 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 133 km 23 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 145 km 172 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 145 km 129 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 111 km 70 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 132 km 33 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 55 km 22 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 126 km 18 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 136 km 10 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 130 km 115 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 90 km 59 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 122 km 33 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 98 km 35 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 144 km 28 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 121 km 17 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 118 km 13 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 122 km 26 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 38 km 10 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 130 km 18 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

88 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 112 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 184 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 171 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 100 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 135 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 169 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 260 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 19 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 283 km
2021 Conson Category 1 219 km
2020 Goni Category 4 115 mph 174 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 32 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 247 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 297 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 234 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 156 km
2016 Haima Category 4 115 mph 289 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 78 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 179 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 96 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.7 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 145 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 104 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 145 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 53 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 132 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 112 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 130 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 145 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 18 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 59 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 82 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 96 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 107 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 139 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 145 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in
May 85°F (29°C) 7.2 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 10.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 15.7 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 15.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 12.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in

Calaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.7") and February the driest (0.3").

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