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Weather & Climate in Lubuagan, Philippines

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

Lubuagan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 137 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 115.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,677 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days137 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,677 ft (816 m)
Area90.4 sq mi (234.2 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates17.3548°N, 121.1747°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.7"
205% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

599 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 42 km 34 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 98 km 23 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 43 km 15 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 109 km 18 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 132 km 33 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 130 km 32 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 111 km 17 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 125 km 48 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 109 km 71 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 110 km 26 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 104 km 63 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 92 km 33 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 39 km 10 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 141 km 13 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 74 km 33 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 147 km 64 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 135 km 18 km
Oct 7, 2012 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.6 135 km 40 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 111 km 20 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 96 km 16 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 216 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 119 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 226 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 49 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 115 mph 140 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 108 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 115 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 239 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 40 km
2023 Saola Category 5 115 mph 188 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 115 mph 174 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 234 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 110 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 63 mph 279 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 132 mph 236 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 247 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 81 mph 167 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 76 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 78 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 156 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 140 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 145 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 42 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 9 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 139 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
April 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 10.3 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 13.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 14.4 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 14.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 13.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 13.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 13.5 in
December 69°F (20°C) 8.2 in

Lubuagan has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.4") and February the driest (2.4").

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