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Weather & Climate in Sulangan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sulangan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.4°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 423/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.1373°N, 123.7228°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
362 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 | 146 km | 19 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines | M6.7 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines | M6.5 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines | M6.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.1 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Jun 26, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines | M5.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines | M5.8 | 117 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 11 km W of Loon, Philippines | M5.7 | 150 km | 16 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines | M5.7 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 135 km | 37 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines | M5.6 | 111 km | 12 km |
| May 23, 2003 | 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.6 | 95 km | 30 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines | M5.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines | M5.5 | 108 km | 73 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines | M5.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.4 | 95 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2003 | 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.4 | 105 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2003 | 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.4 | 101 km | 25 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines | M5.4 | 120 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
47 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 28 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 124 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 138 mph | 263 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 155 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 247 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 211 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 66 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 5 | 121 mph | 264 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 176 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 242 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 233 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 104 mph | 121 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 7 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 3 | 81 mph | 242 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 63 km |
| 2006 | Durian | Category 4 | 121 mph | 252 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 4 | 98 mph | 211 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 3 | 86 mph | 73 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 63 mph | 168 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 52 mph | 28 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 | 139 km |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 98 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 103 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 185 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in |
Sulangan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.7") and April the driest (2.4").