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Weather & Climate in Zamboanguita, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zamboanguita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.8°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 33.2 sq mi (85.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.1025°N, 123.1996°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
461 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 | 133 km | 19 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines | M6.7 | 100 km | 11 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines | M6.4 | 121 km | 19 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines | M6.3 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines | M6.0 | 88 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines | M6.0 | 88 km | 533 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines | M6.0 | 122 km | 658 km |
| Jul 11, 2003 | 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines | M5.9 | 130 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 1994 | 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines | M5.9 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines | M5.9 | 109 km | 533 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines | M5.8 | 81 km | 15 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines | M5.7 | 126 km | 41 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 11 km W of Loon, Philippines | M5.7 | 94 km | 16 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines | M5.6 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines | M5.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1991 | 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines | M5.5 | 98 km | 519 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines | M5.5 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines | M5.4 | 98 km | 568 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines | M5.4 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines | M5.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 163 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 112 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 290 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 240 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 16 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 92 mph | 291 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 52 mph | 210 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 190 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 2 | 86 mph | 267 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 163 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 175 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 98 mph | 167 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | 69 mph | 187 km |
| 1984 | Agnes | Category 4 | 121 mph | 267 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 119 km |
| 1982 | Nelson | Category 3 | 104 mph | 183 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 | 100 km |
| 1978 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 17 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 146 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 162 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in |
Zamboanguita has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (1.6").