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Weather & Climate in Sogod, Philippines

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

Sogod has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days140 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area74.4 sq mi (192.7 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates10.3847°N, 124.9814°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.3"
188% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 13.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,370 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 110 km 19 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 77 km 26 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 83 km 30 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 74 km 15 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 110 km 106 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 91 km 9 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 57 km 235 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 102 km 32 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 101 km 71 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 112 km 30 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 112 km 63 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 38 km 29 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 143 km 39 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 71 km 7 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 81 km 18 km
Mar 5, 2017 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines M5.7 84 km 11 km
Nov 11, 2009 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines M5.7 129 km 24 km
May 10, 2018 19 km SSE of Tubajon, Philippines M5.7 76 km 29 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 38 km 9 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 66 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 67 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 45 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 202 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 281 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 113 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 248 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 191 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 169 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 92 mph 269 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 71 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 98 mph 211 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 132 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 98 mph 241 km
2006 Utor Category 1 81 mph 115 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 63 mph 206 km
2005 Roke Category 1 63 mph 71 km
2004 Nida Category 5 109 mph 229 km
2000 Xangsane Category 1 63 mph 270 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 161 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 26 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 37 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 28 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 56 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 136 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 136 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 192 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 12.8 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in
March 78°F (25°C) 6.9 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
September 80°F (26°C) 8.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 13.3 in Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 13.1 in

Sogod has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.3") and April the driest (5.2").

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