Sign In Register

Weather & Climate in Kapalong, Philippines

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

Kapalong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,893 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days166 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,893 ft (577 m)
Area320.5 sq mi (830.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates7.7706°N, 125.5586°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.0"
147% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.30"
Driest Month (Mar) 6.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,039 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 149 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 148 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 134 km 33 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 127 km 59 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 111 km 36 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 125 km 32 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 116 km 44 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 149 km 15 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 125 km 51 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 55 km 19 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 122 km 16 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 63 km 16 km
May 15, 1993 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M5.8 134 km 31 km
Sep 5, 1990 21 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines M5.8 130 km 84 km
Sep 20, 1994 18 km E of Baculin, Philippines M5.8 136 km 51 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 101 km 32 km
May 16, 2004 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.8 69 km 12 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 83 km 8 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 79 km 16 km
Apr 25, 2007 10 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.7 106 km 27 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 253 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 38 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 271 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 194 km
1990 Mike Category 4 109 mph 282 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 205 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 205 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 115 mph 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 148 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 129 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 69 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 93 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 165 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 9.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 7.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in Warmest, Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in
July 80°F (26°C) 7.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in

Kapalong has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 94.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (6.2").

View full profile of Kapalong, Philippines →