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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 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 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 146.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area58.5 sq mi (151.6 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates6.8767°N, 124.5956°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 146.6"
286% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

825 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 130 km 578 km
Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 101 km 31 km
Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 148 km 641 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 132 km 607 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 99 km 566 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 135 km 620 km
Jul 24, 2010 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M6.6 140 km 553 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 133 km 138 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 65 km 33 km
Apr 23, 1995 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines M6.1 134 km 531 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 64 km 20 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 117 km 23 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 57 km 16 km
Apr 19, 2025 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 126 km 12 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 92 km 535 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 79 km 584 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 89 km 20 km
Jul 23, 2010 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 134 km 612 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 85 km 12 km
Aug 5, 2017 Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 124 km 76 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 154 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 86 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 101 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 107 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 43 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 75 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 77 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 170 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in
March 83°F (28°C) 4.4 in
April 84°F (29°C) 5.0 in Warmest
May 83°F (29°C) 8.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
November 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
December 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in

Sampao has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 81.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (3.8").

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