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Weather & Climate in Kabugao, Philippines

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

Kabugao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 104.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days158 days/yr

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area1,597.5 sq mi (4,137.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.0170°N, 121.1817°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.8"
176% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 16.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

709 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 67 km 34 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 103 km 15 km
Sep 12, 2023 69 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.2 136 km 31 km
May 22, 1997 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.1 101 km 34 km
Mar 20, 2011 43 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 109 km 27 km
Jun 30, 2022 49 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 113 km 30 km
Feb 6, 1999 66 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 132 km 33 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 67 km 32 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 41 km 71 km
May 13, 2002 58 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 124 km 33 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 82 km 33 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 58 km 48 km
Jan 14, 2012 65 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 132 km 17 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 130 km 17 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 84 km 33 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 74 km 64 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 143 km 33 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 130 km 63 km
Apr 7, 2003 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 96 km 33 km
May 28, 2006 61 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 127 km 23 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 143 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 192 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 278 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 117 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 121 mph 245 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 115 mph 68 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 162 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 73 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 299 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 113 km
2023 Saola Category 5 121 mph 204 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 115 mph 101 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 122 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 63 mph 216 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 132 mph 184 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 81 mph 120 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 23 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 150 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 228 km
2016 Haima Category 4 115 mph 31 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 68 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 67 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 42 km
1627 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 78 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 102 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 115 km
Babuyan Claro Stratovolcano(es) 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 1924 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
May 80°F (26°C) 7.2 in
June 80°F (26°C) 9.1 in Warmest
July 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
August 78°F (26°C) 10.9 in
September 78°F (25°C) 10.4 in
October 76°F (25°C) 15.5 in
November 74°F (23°C) 16.5 in Wettest
December 72°F (22°C) 10.1 in

Kabugao has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 104.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (16.5") and March the driest (2.7").

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