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Weather & Climate in Catubig, Philippines

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

Catubig has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 124 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 135.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days124 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area83.0 sq mi (215.0 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates12.4098°N, 125.0548°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 135.6"
257% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 20.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,467 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 69 km 21 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 36 km 16 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 25 km 33 km
Mar 3, 2008 Philippine Islands region M6.9 122 km 24 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 79 km 20 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 102 km 27 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 77 km 17 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 37 km 24 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 150 km 9 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 75 km 56 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 86 km 33 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 144 km 12 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 109 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 126 km 76 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 118 km 15 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 45 km 29 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 32 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 130 km 8 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 47 km 33 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 132 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

75 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 - 170 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 - 162 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 106 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 268 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 138 mph 220 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 144 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 29 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 244 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 114 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 57 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 114 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 121 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 98 mph 176 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 26 km
2015 Noul Category 3 104 mph 244 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 86 mph 288 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 99 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 44 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 57 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 159 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 103 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 69 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 109 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 102 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 66 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake - - 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 114 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 116 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 139 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 16.3 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 11.6 in
March 78°F (25°C) 8.6 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
October 80°F (26°C) 13.8 in
November 78°F (26°C) 19.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 20.3 in Wettest

Catubig has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 135.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (20.3") and April the driest (5.7").

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