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Weather & Climate in Jiabong, Philippines

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

Jiabong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 131 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 119.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days131 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area26.1 sq mi (67.7 km²)
Population Density156/sq mi
Coordinates11.7625°N, 124.9519°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.3"
214% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 15.98"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,430 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 76 km 21 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 97 km 33 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 103 km 16 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 81 km 20 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 85 km 24 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 69 km 17 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 110 km 27 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 79 km 9 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 27 km 56 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 115 km 12 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 58 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 105 km 10 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 102 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 133 km 8 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 117 km 29 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 113 km 15 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 116 km 33 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 83 km 28 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 132 km 10 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 64 km 34 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 241 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 95 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 175 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 197 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 138 mph 280 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 216 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 49 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 183 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 129 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 41 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 194 km
2016 Sarika Category 1 75 mph 248 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 97 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 94 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 16 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 117 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 86 km
2010 Conson Category 1 75 mph 282 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 25 km
2006 Durian Category 4 121 mph 182 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

7 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 170 117 km
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 142 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 76 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 105 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 110 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 138 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 53 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 98 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 148 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 167 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 12.6 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 9.1 in
March 76°F (24°C) 6.6 in
April 78°F (25°C) 6.2 in Driest
May 80°F (26°C) 7.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in
November 77°F (25°C) 15.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 16.0 in Wettest

Jiabong has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 119.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (16.0") and April the driest (6.2").

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