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Weather & Climate in Digos, Philippines

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

Digos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area110.9 sq mi (287.1 km²)
Population Density1,048/sq mi
Coordinates6.7497°N, 125.3572°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.9"
73% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.78"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,369 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 136 km 33 km
Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 146 km 31 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 144 km 59 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 142 km 26 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 127 km 65 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 59 km 138 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 150 km 33 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 135 km 99 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 113 km 105 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 136 km 59 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 149 km 20 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 135 km 19 km
Oct 17, 1996 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.0 133 km 117 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 28 km 16 km
Nov 21, 1996 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M5.9 123 km 53 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 113 km 16 km
Jul 6, 1994 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines M5.9 106 km 151 km
Nov 22, 1993 53 km S of Pondaguitan, Philippines M5.9 137 km 38 km
Jun 13, 1990 24 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M5.8 122 km 77 km
Oct 5, 1997 2 km NNW of Sugal, Philippines M5.8 120 km 224 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 131 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 149 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 146 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 92 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m - 142 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m - 148 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake - 97 123 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 28 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 53 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 104 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in

Digos has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 65.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (3.8").

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