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Weather & Climate in Tubalan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tubalan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 583.2 sq mi (1,510.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.4950°N, 125.5661°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,901 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jan 1, 2001 | 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines | M7.5 | 121 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines | M7.1 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M7.1 | 127 km | 55 km |
| May 11, 1993 | 3 km E of Manay, Philippines | M7.0 | 137 km | 59 km |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.9 | 123 km | 26 km |
| Jan 1, 2001 | Mindanao, Philippines | M6.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 1995 | 66 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.6 | 136 km | 94 km |
| Jan 2, 2001 | 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines | M6.4 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2002 | 3 km S of Lais, Philippines | M6.3 | 23 km | 138 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines | M6.3 | 103 km | 65 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.3 | 133 km | 20 km |
| Sep 29, 2019 | 86 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.2 | 142 km | 73 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 79 km | 105 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.1 | 118 km | 59 km |
| Feb 12, 2007 | 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 118 km | 24 km |
| Oct 5, 2000 | 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines | M6.1 | 144 km | 87 km |
| May 31, 2019 | 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.1 | 104 km | 99 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 60 km | 16 km |
| Apr 5, 2018 | 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines | M6.0 | 139 km | 34 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 65 km E of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.0 | 144 km | 100 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 150 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 83 km |
| 2017 | SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 123 km |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 130 km |
| 2021 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 130 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 148 km |
| 1924 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 57 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 112 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in |
Tubalan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 64.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.9") and August the driest (4.3").