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Weather & Climate in Sanghan, Philippines

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

Sanghan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 117 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 146.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days117 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area314.5 sq mi (814.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates9.0856°N, 125.5728°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 146.5"
285% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 23.78"
Driest Month (Sep) 6.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,287 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 103 km 24 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 122 km 26 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 119 km 36 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 93 km 33 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 126 km 30 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 89 km 33 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 92 km 15 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 131 km 44 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 82 km 106 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 97 km 33 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 108 km 235 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 128 km 14 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 66 km 37 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 117 km 71 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 125 km 32 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 115 km 33 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 114 km 33 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 93 km 33 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 114 km 33 km
Nov 4, 1996 16 km ENE of Union, Philippines M5.9 110 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 186 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 112 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 92 mph 231 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 285 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 194 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 117 km
2008 Fengshen Category 2 92 mph 251 km
2006 Utor Category 1 75 mph 242 km
2005 Roke Category 1 63 mph 229 km
2004 Nida Category 4 92 mph 292 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 158 km
1994 Axel Category 4 98 mph 191 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 126 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 68 km
1990 Mike Category 4 109 mph 136 km
1988 Skip Category 4 86 mph 207 km
1987 Phyllis Category 2 86 mph 284 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 71 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 121 mph 236 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 69 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 122 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 100 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 139 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 23.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 17.0 in
March 80°F (26°C) 14.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in Driest
October 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 13.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 20.0 in

Sanghan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 146.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (23.8") and September the driest (7.0").

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