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Weather & Climate in Osmeña, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Osmeña 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 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 70.7 sq mi (183.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.7315°N, 123.3318°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
304 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 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1994 | 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines | M6.2 | 118 km | 76 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.1 | 74 km | 8 km |
| Jun 26, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines | M5.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.8 | 24 km | 18 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines | M5.8 | 127 km | 21 km |
| Jul 7, 1993 | 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines | M5.7 | 113 km | 40 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines | M5.6 | 112 km | 22 km |
| Feb 3, 1993 | 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines | M5.6 | 103 km | 18 km |
| Sep 29, 2000 | 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 127 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2003 | 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.6 | 125 km | 30 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 58 km | 37 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines | M5.5 | 140 km | 44 km |
| May 2, 2003 | 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.4 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2003 | 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.4 | 119 km | 25 km |
| Jul 30, 2001 | 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.4 | 16 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines | M5.4 | 27 km | 17 km |
| Aug 1, 1998 | 7 km E of Batuan, Philippines | M5.3 | 66 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
69 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 | - | 199 km |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | - | 210 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 5 | 121 mph | 179 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 5 | 109 mph | 254 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 293 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | - | 196 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 138 mph | 90 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 197 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 31 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 65 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 45 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 114 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 5 | 121 mph | 86 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 3 | 98 mph | 215 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 20 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 284 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 75 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 3 | 104 mph | 8 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 168 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 | 94 km |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 79 km |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 103 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in |
Osmeña has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.9") and April the driest (3.0").