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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 78°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 93.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days166 days/yr

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area674.2 sq mi (1,746.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates12.3764°N, 122.6637°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.9"
147% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 108 km 18 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 130 km 8 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 130 km 10 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 45 km 21 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 139 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 60 km 18 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 145 km 18 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 128 km 16 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 113 km 37 km
Mar 27, 2006 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines M5.6 141 km 32 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 127 km 18 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 46 km 33 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 127 km 23 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 142 km 33 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 82 km 33 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 56 km 17 km
Aug 1, 1998 7 km E of Batuan, Philippines M5.3 127 km 33 km
Apr 29, 2010 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines M5.2 127 km 42 km
Apr 23, 1991 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines M5.2 101 km 40 km
Sep 1, 2003 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines M5.1 53 km 22 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 267 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 206 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 121 mph 247 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 1 75 mph 261 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 292 km
2021 Rai Category 4 109 mph 254 km
2021 Conson Category 1 163 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 137 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 243 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 75 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 93 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 82 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 69 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 115 mph 125 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 92 mph 289 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 59 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 139 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 104 mph 75 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 109 km
2010 Conson Category 1 75 mph 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 157 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 159 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 162 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in
August 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in
September 78°F (26°C) 10.5 in
October 78°F (25°C) 12.9 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 11.5 in
December 76°F (24°C) 9.6 in

Sogod has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 94.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.9") and March the driest (2.6").

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