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Weather & Climate in Sapol, Philippines

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

Sapol has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area96.6 sq mi (250.1 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates13.3650°N, 121.1893°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.8"
134% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.99"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

862 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 22 km 32 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 63 km 110 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 86 km 172 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 142 km 33 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 67 km 112 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 93 km 129 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 127 km 115 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 131 km 16 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 53 km 14 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 61 km 152 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 117 km 12 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 76 km 58 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 58 km 121 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 78 km 110 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 57 km 207 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 51 km 10 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 68 km 121 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 74 km 22 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 44 km 113 km
Jul 7, 1990 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines M5.7 140 km 27 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 - 276 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 259 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 157 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 205 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 57 km
2020 Goni Category 4 115 mph 74 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 193 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 30 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 164 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 28 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 120 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 261 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 27 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 211 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 294 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 7 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 83 km
2014 Hagupit Category 1 86 mph 213 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 104 mph 179 km
2013 Nari Category 3 81 mph 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

8 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 22 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 74 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 74 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 25 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 131 km
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake - - 112 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 74 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 74 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 84 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 85 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 118 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 150 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 3.1 in
May 84°F (29°C) 5.7 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 8.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.0 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 11.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in

Sapol has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and March the driest (2.4").

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