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Weather & Climate in Nabulao, Philippines

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

Nabulao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days180 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area358.6 sq mi (928.8 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates9.6616°N, 122.4577°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.4"
162% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

400 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 90 km 11 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 35 km 19 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 53 km 15 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 74 km 9 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 58 km 33 km
May 12, 1997 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.9 105 km 33 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 71 km 15 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 136 km 16 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 36 km 41 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 97 km 10 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 141 km 29 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 55 km 14 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 20 km 33 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 105 km 33 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 18 km 10 km
Jul 11, 2011 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M5.3 24 km 10 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 147 km 10 km
Jul 11, 2011 28 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.3 30 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 74 km 10 km
Jul 11, 2011 30 km WSW of Maricalom, Philippines M5.3 32 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 82 km
2021 Rai Category 4 109 mph 49 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 238 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 194 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 81 mph 41 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 248 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 249 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 201 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 261 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 139 km
1994 Axel Category 1 75 mph 239 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 178 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 165 km
1990 Mike Category 4 98 mph 116 km
1988 Skip Category 3 69 mph 299 km
1986 Marge Category 1 247 km
1984 Agnes Category 3 92 mph 216 km
1984 Ike Category 3 86 mph 93 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 104 mph 157 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 90 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 91 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 111 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 140 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 12.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 17.7 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 17.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 15.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
December 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in

Nabulao has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.7") and February the driest (0.8").

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