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Weather & Climate in Carabalan, Philippines

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

Carabalan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 116.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Area207.2 sq mi (536.5 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates10.0964°N, 122.9460°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.7"
207% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 130 km 19 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 31 km 11 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 107 km 19 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 125 km 15 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 136 km 533 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 29 km 9 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 130 km 33 km
May 12, 1997 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.9 141 km 33 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 34 km 15 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 53 km 41 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 88 km 16 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 146 km 16 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 147 km 7 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 31 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 84 km 10 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 117 km 33 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 137 km 33 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 122 km 29 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 81 km 14 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 54 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 59 km
2021 Rai Category 4 109 mph 39 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 287 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 185 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 104 mph 265 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 148 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 81 mph 101 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 188 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 193 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 58 mph 298 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 129 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 213 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 79 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 52 mph 295 km
1994 Axel Category 2 86 mph 174 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 110 km
1993 Manny Category 3 75 mph 267 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 100 km
1990 Mike Category 4 98 mph 68 km
1988 Skip Category 4 75 mph 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 31 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 41 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 70 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 81 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 97 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.3 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in
May 83°F (28°C) 7.5 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 15.4 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 13.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 12.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in

Carabalan has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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