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Weather & Climate in Zamboanga, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zamboanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1,693.1 sq mi (4,385.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 602/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.9103°N, 122.0739°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
63 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jul 23, 2010 | 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines | M7.5 | 132 km | 641 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M7.3 | 149 km | 607 km |
| Oct 4, 2009 | 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.6 | 145 km | 620 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M6.6 | 133 km | 618 km |
| Apr 13, 2016 | 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines | M6.0 | 98 km | 17 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines | M5.7 | 140 km | 54 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines | M5.6 | 101 km | 36 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines | M5.5 | 30 km | 33 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 64 km NW of Malayal, Philippines | M5.5 | 99 km | 44 km |
| Jan 7, 2019 | 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines | M5.5 | 107 km | 19 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines | M5.4 | 89 km | 62 km |
| Jul 26, 2010 | 83 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines | M5.4 | 133 km | 626 km |
| Jul 12, 2010 | 71 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M5.3 | 150 km | 618 km |
| Nov 29, 1994 | 80 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines | M5.3 | 121 km | 38 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 45 km W of Siocon, Philippines | M5.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 1992 | 19 km W of Siocon, Philippines | M5.0 | 90 km | 39 km |
| Jun 15, 2006 | 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines | M5.0 | 102 km | 42 km |
| May 14, 2002 | 51 km SE of Tabiauan, Philippines | M5.0 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2011 | 37 km SSW of Tabiauan, Philippines | M4.9 | 138 km | 35 km |
| Mar 3, 2020 | 18 km W of Siocon, Philippines | M4.9 | 88 km | 33 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 3 | 81 mph | 269 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1897 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | 13 | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in |
Zamboanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (2.1").