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Weather & Climate in Katubao, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Katubao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 4,104.8 sq mi (10,631.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.8892°N, 124.8294°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,337 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Mar 5, 2002 | Mindanao, Philippines | M7.5 | 66 km | 31 km |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.9 | 50 km | 26 km |
| Jul 24, 2010 | 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines | M6.6 | 149 km | 553 km |
| Jan 1, 2002 | 3 km S of Lais, Philippines | M6.3 | 102 km | 138 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines | M6.2 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.1 | 44 km | 59 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines | M6.1 | 112 km | 531 km |
| Feb 12, 2007 | 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 142 km | 24 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 102 km | 105 km |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines | M6.0 | 62 km | 23 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 102 km | 16 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 65 km E of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.0 | 150 km | 100 km |
| Oct 17, 1996 | 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.0 | 125 km | 117 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 147 km | 584 km |
| Jul 6, 1994 | 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines | M5.9 | 122 km | 151 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines | M5.9 | 76 km | 12 km |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 34 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines | M5.9 | 91 km | 175 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines | M5.9 | 92 km | 477 km |
| May 18, 1999 | 74 km SSW of Palimbang, Philippines | M5.9 | 112 km | 33 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 | 243 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 | 93 km |
| 1918 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 7.2 m | 52 | 100 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 66 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 23 km |
| 2017 | SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 50 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 112 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 60 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in |
Katubao has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and March the driest (3.4").