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Weather & Climate in Gubat, Philippines

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

Gubat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 128.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days133 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area51.9 sq mi (134.5 km²)
Population Density1,176/sq mi
Coordinates12.9206°N, 124.1231°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 128.2"
237% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 19.53"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 132 km 16 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 117 km 33 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 105 km 16 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 84 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 41 km 76 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 74 km 8 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 125 km 33 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 102 km 29 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 80 km 10 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 85 km 33 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 132 km 40 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 99 km 33 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 121 km 34 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 104 km 27 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 94 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 86 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 109 km 18 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 70 km 48 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 135 km 10 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 99 km 40 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 141 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 205 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 121 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 75 mph 288 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 238 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 121 mph 275 km
2021 Conson Category 1 270 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 78 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 187 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 47 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 53 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 9 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 147 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 66 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 98 mph 159 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 28 km
2015 Noul Category 4 104 mph 249 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 81 mph 285 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 215 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 63 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 84 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 18 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 23 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 115 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 15.6 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 9.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 14.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 17.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 19.5 in Wettest

Gubat has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 128.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (19.5") and April the driest (5.9").

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