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Weather & Climate in Calbayog City, Philippines

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

Calbayog City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 110.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days140 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area340.1 sq mi (880.8 km²)
Population Density200/sq mi
Coordinates12.0668°N, 124.5962°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.9"
192% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.41"
Driest Month (Mar) 5.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,298 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 107 km 21 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 86 km 33 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 98 km 16 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 115 km 20 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 144 km 27 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 106 km 17 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 94 km 24 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 105 km 9 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 102 km 33 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 74 km 56 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 57 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 137 km 76 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 97 km 29 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 94 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 84 km 8 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 88 km 33 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 119 km 28 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 84 km 10 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 58 km 34 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 101 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 216 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 110 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 167 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 223 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 132 mph 283 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 174 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 282 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 28 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 150 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 93 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 75 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 159 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 92 mph 225 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 59 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 132 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 22 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 98 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 121 km
2010 Conson Category 1 75 mph 251 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 52 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 107 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 57 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 144 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 61 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 98 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 129 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 136 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 9.5 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 7.5 in
March 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in Driest
April 80°F (26°C) 5.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 10.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 14.4 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 13.8 in

Calbayog City has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 110.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.4") and March the driest (5.2").

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