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Weather & Climate in Labuan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Labuan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.8°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 1,693.1 sq mi (4,385.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.0997°N, 121.9042°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 13, 2016 | 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines | M6.0 | 78 km | 17 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines | M5.7 | 121 km | 54 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines | M5.6 | 84 km | 36 km |
| Jan 7, 2019 | 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines | M5.5 | 85 km | 19 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 64 km NW of Malayal, Philippines | M5.5 | 70 km | 44 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines | M5.5 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines | M5.4 | 75 km | 62 km |
| Nov 29, 1994 | 80 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines | M5.3 | 145 km | 38 km |
| Feb 28, 1993 | 74 km NW of Siocon, Philippines | M5.3 | 129 km | 32 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 45 km W of Siocon, Philippines | M5.1 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2006 | 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines | M5.0 | 85 km | 42 km |
| Feb 7, 1992 | 19 km W of Siocon, Philippines | M5.0 | 69 km | 39 km |
| Dec 18, 1990 | 33 km NNW of Kalawit, Philippines | M4.9 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2020 | 18 km W of Siocon, Philippines | M4.9 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 21 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2016 | 30 km WSW of Siraway, Philippines | M4.7 | 48 km | 37 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 36 km WNW of Siocon, Philippines | M4.7 | 77 km | 42 km |
| Oct 10, 2002 | 48 km W of Siocon, Philippines | M4.7 | 73 km | 39 km |
| Oct 1, 1997 | 26 km ENE of Landang Laum, Philippines | M4.7 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 2000 | 53 km NW of Kalawit, Philippines | M4.7 | 149 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 3 | 81 mph | 253 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1897 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | 13 | 123 km |
| 1978 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in |
Labuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in February to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.6") and February the driest (2.4").