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Weather & Climate in Songculan, Philippines

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

Songculan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area41.4 sq mi (107.1 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates9.6297°N, 123.8290°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.85"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

396 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 42 km 19 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 96 km 26 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 80 km 11 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 88 km 30 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 85 km 9 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 31 km 533 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 65 km 533 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 85 km 15 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 24 km 16 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 84 km 10 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 53 km 7 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 149 km 57 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 48 km 519 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 83 km 568 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 132 km 33 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km SSE of Clarin, Philippines M5.3 39 km 10 km
Oct 20, 2013 6 km ENE of Balilihan, Philippines M5.3 28 km 23 km
Oct 15, 2013 6 km N of Nueva Fuerza, Philippines M5.3 48 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 83 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 82 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 128 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 66 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 221 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 104 mph 270 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 175 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 98 mph 91 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 230 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 223 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 141 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 263 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 133 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 46 mph 288 km
1994 Axel Category 3 92 mph 185 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 86 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 91 km
1990 Mike Category 4 98 mph 99 km
1988 Skip Category 4 81 mph 221 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 86 mph 263 km
1986 Marge Category 1 69 mph 100 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 121 mph 209 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 80 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 84 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 104 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 116 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 130 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 143 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 169 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 2.7 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 3.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
August 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 6.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in

Songculan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.9") and April the driest (2.0").

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