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Weather & Climate in Tabu, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tabu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Area | 400.8 sq mi (1,037.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8923°N, 122.7098°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
433 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Feb 6, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines | M6.7 | 56 km | 11 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines | M6.4 | 73 km | 19 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines | M6.3 | 91 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines | M6.0 | 42 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines | M6.0 | 148 km | 533 km |
| May 12, 1997 | 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines | M5.9 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 2003 | 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines | M5.9 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines | M5.8 | 41 km | 15 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 11 km W of Loon, Philippines | M5.7 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines | M5.7 | 28 km | 41 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines | M5.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines | M5.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines | M5.4 | 126 km | 29 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines | M5.4 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1996 | 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines | M5.4 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines | M5.4 | 60 km | 14 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines | M5.4 | 21 km | 33 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines | M5.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km SSE of Clarin, Philippines | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 28 km WSW of Alim, Philippines | M5.3 | 68 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 | - | 61 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 33 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 213 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 3 | 104 mph | 298 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 168 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 3 | 81 mph | 70 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 216 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 3 | 86 mph | 222 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 52 mph | 164 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 234 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 106 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 2 | 86 mph | 204 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 142 km |
| 1993 | Manny | Category 3 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 130 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 98 mph | 96 km |
| 1988 | Skip | Category 4 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 1987 | Phyllis | Category 3 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | 69 mph | 218 km |
| 1984 | Agnes | Category 3 | 92 mph | 187 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 | 56 km |
| 1948 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | - | 74 | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 74 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 16.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 15.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 12.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 4.4 in |
Tabu has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 98.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.4") and February the driest (1.4").