All Countries
Weather & Climate in Masbate, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Masbate has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 311.1 sq mi (805.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.3717°N, 123.6249°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
357 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 15, 2003 | 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines | M6.3 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1994 | 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines | M6.2 | 122 km | 76 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.1 | 27 km | 8 km |
| Jul 1, 2003 | 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines | M6.0 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 26, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.0 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines | M5.8 | 144 km | 21 km |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.8 | 54 km | 18 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines | M5.8 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1993 | 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines | M5.7 | 147 km | 40 km |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines | M5.7 | 126 km | 48 km |
| May 23, 2003 | 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.6 | 74 km | 30 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 8 km | 37 km |
| Sep 29, 2000 | 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Oct 12, 2000 | 10 km WNW of Catubig, Philippines | M5.5 | 146 km | 29 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines | M5.4 | 65 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 2003 | 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.4 | 68 km | 25 km |
| Jul 30, 2001 | 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.4 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.4 | 92 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2003 | 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.4 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 7 km N of Biri, Philippines | M5.3 | 91 km | 75 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
64 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 | - | 221 km |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | - | 165 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 5 | 121 mph | 200 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 109 mph | 292 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 255 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | - | 243 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 138 mph | 126 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 237 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 26 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 113 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 82 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 79 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 5 | 121 mph | 128 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 3 | 92 mph | 234 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 50 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 242 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 104 mph | 15 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 106 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 131 km |
| 2010 | Conson | Category 1 | 75 mph | 215 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 | 145 km |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 64 km |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 137 km |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 146 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
Masbate has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.5") and April the driest (2.7").