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Weather & Climate in Kolumbug, Philippines

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

Kolumbug has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area36.9 sq mi (95.6 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates6.5239°N, 124.6083°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.8"
105% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,013 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 125 km 578 km
Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 68 km 31 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 134 km 607 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 124 km 26 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 103 km 566 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 138 km 620 km
Jul 24, 2010 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M6.6 125 km 553 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 118 km 138 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 75 km 33 km
Apr 23, 1995 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines M6.1 108 km 531 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 149 km 105 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 117 km 59 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 61 km 16 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 82 km 23 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 80 km 20 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 101 km 535 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 87 km 584 km
May 18, 1999 74 km SSW of Palimbang, Philippines M5.9 130 km 33 km
Apr 28, 1992 66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 119 km 477 km
Apr 19, 2025 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 92 km 12 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 191 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 63 km
1918 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 7.2 m 52 129 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 68 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 73 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m 124 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 45 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 54 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 89 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 151 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
August 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in

Kolumbug has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 77.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (3.4").

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