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Weather & Climate in Culion, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Culion has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 119.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 599.0 sq mi (1,551.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.8904°N, 120.0222°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
75 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 27, 1994 | 99 km NNW of Buluang, Philippines | M6.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2009 | 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines | M5.9 | 92 km | 12 km |
| May 4, 2019 | 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines | M5.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1990 | 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines | M5.7 | 79 km | 27 km |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 9 km NE of Banos, Philippines | M5.3 | 137 km | 44 km |
| Nov 23, 1998 | 45 km SW of Tayaman, Philippines | M5.3 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2009 | 44 km SW of Batasan, Philippines | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Mindoro, Philippines | M5.1 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 1991 | 47 km WSW of Adela, Philippines | M5.0 | 73 km | 18 km |
| Aug 8, 1991 | 39 km E of Coron, Philippines | M5.0 | 60 km | 22 km |
| Feb 8, 2021 | 48 km SW of Santa Teresa, Philippines | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 8 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Philippines | M4.9 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 25 km W of Tayaman, Philippines | M4.9 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Dec 30, 1993 | 45 km ENE of Coron, Philippines | M4.9 | 69 km | 15 km |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 11 km W of Ligaya, Philippines | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 56 km WSW of Harrison, Philippines | M4.8 | 143 km | 50 km |
| Jun 10, 1991 | 47 km ENE of Coron, Philippines | M4.8 | 70 km | 29 km |
| Jul 17, 1994 | 25 km SW of Tayaman, Philippines | M4.8 | 135 km | 26 km |
| Feb 4, 2021 | 52 km SW of Santa Teresa, Philippines | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1997 | 48 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines | M4.8 | 76 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
42 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | - | 99 km |
| 2025 | Bualoi | Category 1 | - | 251 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 177 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | - | 255 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 2 | 86 mph | 141 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 1 | 69 mph | 281 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 86 mph | 79 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 155 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 3 | 98 mph | 214 km |
| 2016 | Tokage | Category 1 | 58 mph | 137 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 98 mph | 190 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 3 | 98 mph | 275 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 104 mph | 52 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 2 | 75 mph | 188 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 225 km |
| 2006 | Durian | Category 4 | 92 mph | 190 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 4 | 81 mph | 288 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 3 | 86 mph | 79 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 86 mph | 174 km |
| 2004 | Muifa | Category 1 | 63 mph | 64 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1928 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 14.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 26.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 23.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 19.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in |
Culion has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (26.0") and March the driest (0.4").