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Weather & Climate in Sultan Kudarat, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sultan Kudarat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 146.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 275.3 sq mi (712.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 454/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.2289°N, 124.2578°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
589 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Jul 23, 2010 | 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M7.6 | 118 km | 578 km |
| Mar 5, 2002 | Mindanao, Philippines | M7.5 | 133 km | 31 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines | M7.5 | 121 km | 641 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M7.3 | 110 km | 607 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.9 | 80 km | 566 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M6.6 | 137 km | 618 km |
| Jul 24, 2010 | 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines | M6.6 | 139 km | 553 km |
| Oct 4, 2009 | 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.6 | 111 km | 620 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines | M6.2 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines | M6.1 | 150 km | 531 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 106 km | 16 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 40 km | 20 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines | M6.0 | 117 km | 658 km |
| May 13, 1994 | 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines | M5.9 | 144 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 68 km | 535 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 62 km | 584 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines | M5.8 | 93 km | 31 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M5.8 | 119 km | 612 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines | M5.8 | 81 km | 12 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines | M5.8 | 55 km | 602 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 136 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 295 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | MORO GULF | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 8,000 | 106 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 133 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 58 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 131 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 11.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 11.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 11.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 11.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 11.8 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in |
Sultan Kudarat has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 103.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (4.1").