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Weather & Climate in Subic, Philippines

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

Subic has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 126.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area245.8 sq mi (636.5 km²)
Population Density275/sq mi
Coordinates14.8787°N, 120.2319°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 126.9"
234% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 37.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,058 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 135 km 25 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 112 km 33 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 141 km 110 km
Mar 13, 2022 75 km WNW of Cabra, Philippines M6.4 126 km 11 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 135 km 112 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 129 km 33 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 111 km 172 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 51 km 33 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 106 km 129 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 32 km 22 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 28 km 70 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 106 km 10 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 118 km 16 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 76 km 115 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 123 km 110 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 22 km 35 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 144 km 152 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 12 km 59 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 91 km 23 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 107 km 28 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

79 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 - 178 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 - 247 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 - 265 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 - 144 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 178 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 182 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 248 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 69 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 220 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 53 km
2020 Goni Category 3 69 mph 183 km
2020 Molave Category 2 86 mph 195 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 86 mph 252 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 92 mph 168 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 92 mph 191 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 139 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 104 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 242 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 168 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 109 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.7 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 127 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 127 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 135 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 112 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 143 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 127 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Natib (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 25 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 31 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 48 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 65 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 123 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 127 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 143 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
April 83°F (29°C) 1.1 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 9.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 19.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 26.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 37.3 in Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 19.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
November 80°F (26°C) 3.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in

Subic has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 126.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (37.3") and February the driest (0.2").

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