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Weather & Climate in Sampao, Philippines

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

Sampao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area544.9 sq mi (1,411.2 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates7.5939°N, 125.6611°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.5"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.29"
Driest Month (Mar) 5.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,215 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 127 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 129 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 115 km 33 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 109 km 59 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 116 km 36 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 124 km 32 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 119 km 44 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 146 km 15 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 146 km 65 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 144 km 138 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 122 km 51 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 147 km 19 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 111 km 16 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 47 km 19 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 150 km 34 km
Nov 21, 1996 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M5.9 137 km 53 km
Aug 19, 1993 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M5.9 134 km 31 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 45 km 16 km
Sep 20, 1994 18 km E of Baculin, Philippines M5.8 121 km 51 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 94 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 270 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 35 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 290 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 209 km
1990 Mike Category 4 109 mph 297 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 220 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 129 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 135 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 119 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 49 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 80 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 8.2 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in Warmest, Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in

Sampao has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (5.7").

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