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Weather & Climate in Sabangan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sabangan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 92.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,415 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,415 ft (1,041 m) |
| Area | 32.2 sq mi (83.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0036°N, 120.9232°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
601 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Jul 16, 1990 | 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines | M7.7 | 150 km | 25 km |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines | M7.0 | 59 km | 34 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M6.5 | 57 km | 23 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines | M6.3 | 20 km | 15 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines | M6.1 | 64 km | 18 km |
| Nov 20, 1996 | 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 1997 | 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines | M5.8 | 146 km | 71 km |
| Jul 20, 1990 | 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.8 | 69 km | 17 km |
| Jun 19, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines | M5.7 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2000 | 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines | M5.7 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines | M5.7 | 84 km | 63 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines | M5.7 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.7 | 67 km | 26 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines | M5.7 | 94 km | 13 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines | M5.6 | 64 km | 20 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines | M5.6 | 88 km | 18 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines | M5.6 | 56 km | 14 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.6 | 54 km | 16 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 65 km WSW of Fuerte, Philippines | M5.5 | 126 km | 55 km |
| May 2, 1996 | 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines | M5.5 | 103 km | 33 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 | — | 256 km |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 4 | — | 79 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | — | 182 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 3 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 175 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 61 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 160 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 230 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 19 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 5 | 109 mph | 210 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 4 | 115 mph | 217 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 109 mph | 191 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | — | 146 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 281 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 204 km |
| 2019 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 214 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 122 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 34 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 112 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 4 | 115 mph | 114 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 150 km |
| 1968 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 270 | 147 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 59 km |
| 1983 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 16 | 137 km |
| 1880 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 20 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Cagua | Stratovolcano | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 1860 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 11.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 12.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 14.9 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 20.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 15.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 11.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 10.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in |
Sabangan has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (20.3") and February the driest (2.1").