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Weather & Climate in Umabay, Philippines

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

Umabay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area55.4 sq mi (143.5 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates12.3095°N, 123.6796°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.4"
135% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 11.50"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

374 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 46 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 124 km 76 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 20 km 8 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 143 km 33 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 20 km 10 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 150 km 34 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 62 km 18 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 30 km 10 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 149 km 21 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 123 km 48 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 64 km 30 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 5 km 37 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 144 km 33 km
Oct 12, 2000 10 km WNW of Catubig, Philippines M5.5 141 km 29 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 59 km 25 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 142 km 10 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 61 km 33 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 46 km 33 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 83 km 33 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 74 km 17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 - 224 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 - 156 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 203 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 299 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 249 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 252 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 133 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 244 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 33 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 122 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 89 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 74 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 136 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 92 mph 239 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 56 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 235 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 104 mph 23 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 109 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 123 km
2010 Conson Category 1 75 mph 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 65 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 88 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 128 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 153 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 178 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 7.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 6.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 11.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in Wettest

Umabay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.5") and April the driest (3.0").

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