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Weather & Climate in Romblon, Philippines

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

Romblon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area33.5 sq mi (86.9 km²)
Population Density457/sq mi
Coordinates12.5751°N, 122.2708°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.4"
119% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.72"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

219 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 99 km 18 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 47 km 21 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 98 km 18 km
May 4, 2019 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines M5.7 147 km 10 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 57 km 33 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 145 km 18 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 149 km 22 km
Mar 27, 2006 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines M5.6 110 km 32 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 146 km 16 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 119 km 18 km
Feb 3, 2000 19 km SE of Laiya, Philippines M5.5 136 km 33 km
Nov 15, 1994 11 km WSW of Victoria, Philippines M5.5 133 km 21 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 141 km 23 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 121 km 33 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 90 km 17 km
Nov 18, 1994 19 km S of Aurora, Philippines M5.4 139 km 20 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 136 km 10 km
Dec 20, 1994 10 km SSW of Malamig, Philippines M5.3 107 km 33 km
Jun 5, 2020 9 km NE of Banos, Philippines M5.3 143 km 44 km
Feb 4, 2016 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.2 138 km 28 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

62 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 - 276 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 - 242 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 121 mph 253 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 1 75 mph 229 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 271 km
2021 Rai Category 4 109 mph 276 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 120 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 125 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 236 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 74 km
2020 Vongfong Category 2 81 mph 93 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 59 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 82 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 115 mph 94 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 98 mph 286 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 37 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 133 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 98 mph 97 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 136 km
2010 Conson Category 1 75 mph 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 15 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 170 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 187 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 190 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.7 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in

Romblon has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 83.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.7") and March the driest (1.9").

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