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Weather & Climate in Sablayan, Philippines

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

Sablayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.8°F
51% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area845.1 sq mi (2,188.8 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates12.8346°N, 120.7690°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.3"
161% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 18.66"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 83 km 32 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 97 km 110 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 103 km 112 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 130 km 172 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 136 km 33 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 132 km 129 km
Apr 27, 1994 99 km NNW of Buluang, Philippines M6.0 135 km 10 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 134 km 16 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 96 km 121 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 114 km 110 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 106 km 14 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 44 km 12 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 95 km 207 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 94 km 152 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 69 km 58 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 107 km 121 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 82 km 113 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 75 km 22 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 78 km 10 km
May 10, 1994 12 km NNW of Cabacao, Philippines M5.7 69 km 70 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 231 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 275 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 81 mph 231 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 272 km
2021 Rai Category 2 92 mph 297 km
2021 Conson Category 1 125 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 258 km
2020 Goni Category 3 69 mph 149 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 50 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 216 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 48 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 49 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 97 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 159 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 65 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 152 km
2014 Hagupit Category 1 75 mph 253 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 104 mph 108 km
2013 Nari Category 3 81 mph 293 km
2009 Mirinae Category 2 69 mph 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 83 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 132 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 132 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 78 km
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake 50 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 132 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 132 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 154 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 157 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 184 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 85°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 6.7 in
June 83°F (28°C) 12.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 18.7 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 16.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 14.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
December 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in

Sablayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 99.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.7") and March the driest (0.8").

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