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Weather & Climate in Libon, Philippines

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

Libon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 128.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area86.0 sq mi (222.8 km²)
Population Density800/sq mi
Coordinates13.2997°N, 123.4386°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 128.4"
238% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.00"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

328 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 129 km 16 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 144 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 91 km 76 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 119 km 8 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 125 km 10 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 130 km 27 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 136 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 85 km 18 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 51 km 40 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 109 km 37 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 53 km 18 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 62 km 22 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 83 km 44 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 78 km 33 km
Feb 2, 2015 29 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 144 km 17 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 81 km 17 km
Oct 12, 1994 19 km ESE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 128 km 21 km
Jan 13, 2004 52 km ESE of Bato, Philippines M5.4 145 km 32 km
Aug 19, 1993 15 km NNE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M5.3 78 km 71 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 132 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 - 137 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 - 266 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 118 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 220 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 266 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 190 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 189 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 28 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 134 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 58 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 26 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 23 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 177 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 23 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 157 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 56 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 281 km
2015 Noul Category 4 104 mph 260 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 300 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 104 mph 58 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 70 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 40 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 63 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 89 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 10.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 15.0 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 14.3 in

Libon has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.0") and April the driest (3.9").

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