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Weather & Climate in Culaba, Philippines

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

Culaba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 147 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 104.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days147 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area28.4 sq mi (73.4 km²)
Population Density220/sq mi
Coordinates11.6578°N, 124.5425°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.3"
175% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.99"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.88"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,208 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 121 km 21 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 135 km 16 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 125 km 33 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 127 km 20 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 124 km 24 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 115 km 17 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 60 km 9 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 73 km 56 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 103 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 76 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 104 km 8 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 140 km 29 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 133 km 33 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 133 km 33 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 100 km 10 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 130 km 28 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 93 km 34 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 143 km 32 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 145 km 33 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 124 km 40 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

57 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 - 262 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 - 64 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 206 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 177 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 218 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 72 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 196 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 139 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 48 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 205 km
2016 Sarika Category 1 75 mph 270 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 105 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 140 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 141 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 32 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 78 km
2010 Conson Category 1 75 mph 296 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 27 km
2006 Durian Category 4 121 mph 194 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 98 mph 131 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 118 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 121 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 15 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 94 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 134 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 167 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 170 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 174 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 9.4 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 6.6 in
March 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 9.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 10.7 in
November 76°F (24°C) 13.0 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 12.2 in

Culaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 104.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.0") and April the driest (4.9").

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