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Weather & Climate in Sarangani, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarangani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 37.7 sq mi (97.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 199/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.4033°N, 125.4636°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,085 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Apr 28, 2017 | 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.9 | 45 km | 26 km |
| Sep 2, 1998 | 123 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.8 | 144 km | 50 km |
| Jan 8, 2024 | 93 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.7 | 94 km | 63 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | Pulau-Pulau Talaud, Indonesia | M6.5 | 128 km | 40 km |
| Jun 18, 1999 | 106 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.4 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2002 | 3 km S of Lais, Philippines | M6.3 | 102 km | 138 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.3 | 117 km | 20 km |
| Apr 3, 2000 | 147 km S of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.2 | 148 km | 150 km |
| Sep 29, 2019 | 86 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.2 | 124 km | 73 km |
| May 31, 2019 | 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.1 | 149 km | 99 km |
| Feb 12, 2007 | 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 70 km | 24 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 107 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 108 km | 35 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.1 | 49 km | 59 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 55 km | 105 km |
| Nov 28, 2009 | 91 km E of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.1 | 92 km | 39 km |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines | M6.0 | 142 km | 23 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 65 km E of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.0 | 65 km | 100 km |
| Oct 17, 1996 | 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.0 | 63 km | 117 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 109 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.0 | 123 km | 19 km |
| Feb 19, 1995 | 90 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.0 | 91 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 | 271 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 84 km |
| 2017 | SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 45 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Balut (10 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 10 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 116 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in |
Sarangani has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.2") and March the driest (4.4").