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Weather & Climate in Tabon, Philippines

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

Tabon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area313.3 sq mi (811.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates10.3019°N, 123.3260°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.3"
127% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

449 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 99 km 19 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 36 km 11 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 123 km 533 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 53 km 9 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 60 km 15 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 100 km 41 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 69 km 16 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 115 km 7 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 26 km 10 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 141 km 519 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 118 km 33 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 125 km 14 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 132 km 10 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 141 km 29 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 100 km 33 km
Jul 11, 2011 28 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.3 149 km 10 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 72 km 10 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 84 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 56 km 10 km
Jul 11, 2011 30 km WSW of Maricalom, Philippines M5.3 150 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 36 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 23 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 256 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 156 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 277 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 104 mph 222 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 108 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 98 mph 144 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 157 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 167 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 63 mph 268 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 84 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 191 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 58 mph 253 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 63 km
1994 Axel Category 2 92 mph 137 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 64 km
1993 Manny Category 4 86 mph 245 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 53 km
1990 Mike Category 4 98 mph 33 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 36 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 25 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 40 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 53 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 118 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 183 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 189 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 9.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in
November 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in

Tabon has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and February the driest (2.7").

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