Sorsogon weather in March
In March, Sorsogon sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 161 mm of rain across 22.3 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Sorsogon's 2nd-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sorsogon's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 161 mm
- 22.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 5:56 AM – 5:51 PM
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 19 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.71 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Sorsogon is city of the Philippines and capital of the province of Sorsogon.
- Density
- 680/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1895
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical March day in Sorsogon reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and about 1°C cooler than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 24 |
| 2 | 27 | 24 |
| 3 | 27 | 24 |
| 4 | 27 | 24 |
| 5 | 27 | 24 |
| 6 | 27 | 24 |
| 7 | 27 | 24 |
| 8 | 27 | 24 |
| 9 | 27 | 24 |
| 10 | 27 | 24 |
| 11 | 27 | 24 |
| 12 | 27 | 25 |
| 13 | 27 | 25 |
| 14 | 27 | 25 |
| 15 | 27 | 25 |
| 16 | 27 | 25 |
| 17 | 27 | 25 |
| 18 | 27 | 25 |
| 19 | 27 | 25 |
| 20 | 27 | 25 |
| 21 | 27 | 25 |
| 22 | 27 | 25 |
| 23 | 27 | 25 |
| 24 | 27 | 25 |
| 25 | 27 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 25 |
| 27 | 27 | 25 |
| 28 | 28 | 25 |
| 29 | 28 | 25 |
| 30 | 28 | 25 |
| 31 | 28 | 25 |
How March really feels in Sorsogon
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
March sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Sorsogon weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 9th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 24° | 293 | 26 | 11.3 | 4.2 |
| Feb | 27° / 24° | 183 | 20.4 | 11.6 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 27° / 25° | 161 | 22.3 | 11.9 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 28° / 25° | 101 | 19.5 | 12.3 | 4.8 |
| May | 29° / 26° | 144 | 22.4 | 12.6 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 29° / 26° | 198 | 25 | 12.7 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 29° / 26° | 270 | 27.5 | 12.7 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 29° / 26° | 199 | 24.6 | 12.4 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 29° / 26° | 229 | 25.7 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 28° / 25° | 256 | 26.9 | 11.7 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 28° / 25° | 296 | 27.8 | 11.4 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 27° / 25° | 402 | 28.5 | 11.3 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 43%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 |
| Cloudier (%) | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 45 |
| 2 | 54 | 46 |
| 3 | 54 | 46 |
| 4 | 54 | 46 |
| 5 | 54 | 46 |
| 6 | 53 | 47 |
| 7 | 53 | 47 |
| 8 | 53 | 47 |
| 9 | 53 | 47 |
| 10 | 53 | 47 |
| 11 | 54 | 46 |
| 12 | 54 | 46 |
| 13 | 54 | 46 |
| 14 | 54 | 46 |
| 15 | 56 | 44 |
| 16 | 56 | 44 |
| 17 | 56 | 44 |
| 18 | 57 | 43 |
| 19 | 58 | 42 |
| 20 | 58 | 42 |
| 21 | 59 | 41 |
| 22 | 59 | 41 |
| 23 | 60 | 40 |
| 24 | 60 | 40 |
| 25 | 61 | 39 |
| 26 | 62 | 38 |
| 27 | 62 | 38 |
| 28 | 63 | 37 |
| 29 | 64 | 36 |
| 30 | 65 | 35 |
| 31 | 65 | 35 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Sorsogon gets around 161 mm of rain over 22.3 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 72% and peaks near 74% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 70 |
| 2 | 71 |
| 3 | 71 |
| 4 | 71 |
| 5 | 71 |
| 6 | 72 |
| 7 | 72 |
| 8 | 72 |
| 9 | 73 |
| 10 | 73 |
| 11 | 74 |
| 12 | 74 |
| 13 | 74 |
| 14 | 74 |
| 15 | 74 |
| 16 | 74 |
| 17 | 74 |
| 18 | 74 |
| 19 | 73 |
| 20 | 73 |
| 21 | 73 |
| 22 | 72 |
| 23 | 72 |
| 24 | 71 |
| 25 | 71 |
| 26 | 70 |
| 27 | 69 |
| 28 | 69 |
| 29 | 68 |
| 30 | 68 |
| 31 | 68 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 78% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 80 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 |
| Miserable (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 16 | 75 | 8 |
| 2 | 1 | 15 | 76 | 8 |
| 3 | 1 | 15 | 76 | 8 |
| 4 | 1 | 14 | 77 | 8 |
| 5 | 1 | 14 | 77 | 8 |
| 6 | 0 | 13 | 78 | 9 |
| 7 | 0 | 12 | 79 | 9 |
| 8 | 0 | 12 | 79 | 9 |
| 9 | 0 | 11 | 80 | 9 |
| 10 | 0 | 11 | 79 | 10 |
| 11 | 0 | 10 | 80 | 10 |
| 12 | 0 | 10 | 80 | 10 |
| 13 | 0 | 10 | 80 | 10 |
| 14 | 0 | 9 | 80 | 11 |
| 15 | 0 | 8 | 81 | 11 |
| 16 | 0 | 8 | 80 | 12 |
| 17 | 0 | 7 | 81 | 12 |
| 18 | 0 | 7 | 80 | 13 |
| 19 | 0 | 6 | 80 | 14 |
| 20 | 0 | 5 | 81 | 14 |
| 21 | 0 | 5 | 80 | 15 |
| 22 | 0 | 5 | 79 | 16 |
| 23 | 0 | 4 | 79 | 17 |
| 24 | 0 | 4 | 79 | 17 |
| 25 | 0 | 4 | 78 | 18 |
| 26 | 0 | 4 | 77 | 19 |
| 27 | 0 | 3 | 77 | 20 |
| 28 | 0 | 3 | 76 | 21 |
| 29 | 0 | 3 | 75 | 22 |
| 30 | 0 | 3 | 74 | 23 |
| 31 | 0 | 3 | 73 | 24 |
Wind in March
Winds average 19 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 17 km/h on the calmest days to 20 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | light breeze |
| 2 | 20 | light breeze |
| 3 | 20 | light breeze |
| 4 | 20 | light breeze |
| 5 | 19 | light breeze |
| 6 | 19 | light breeze |
| 7 | 19 | light breeze |
| 8 | 19 | light breeze |
| 9 | 19 | light breeze |
| 10 | 19 | light breeze |
| 11 | 19 | light breeze |
| 12 | 19 | light breeze |
| 13 | 19 | light breeze |
| 14 | 19 | light breeze |
| 15 | 19 | light breeze |
| 16 | 19 | light breeze |
| 17 | 19 | light breeze |
| 18 | 19 | light breeze |
| 19 | 19 | light breeze |
| 20 | 19 | light breeze |
| 21 | 18 | light breeze |
| 22 | 18 | light breeze |
| 23 | 18 | light breeze |
| 24 | 18 | light breeze |
| 25 | 18 | light breeze |
| 26 | 18 | light breeze |
| 27 | 18 | light breeze |
| 28 | 18 | light breeze |
| 29 | 18 | light breeze |
| 30 | 18 | light breeze |
| 31 | 17 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:05 AM to 5:46 AM, and sunset from 5:49 PM to 5:52 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:46 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:05 | 5:49 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:05 | 5:49 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:04 | 5:49 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:04 | 5:50 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:03 | 5:50 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:03 | 5:50 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:02 | 5:50 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:01 | 5:50 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:01 | 5:50 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:00 | 5:50 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:00 | 5:51 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 5:59 | 5:51 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:51 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:51 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 5:57 | 5:51 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:51 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:51 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 5:55 | 5:51 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 5:54 | 5:51 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:51 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:51 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 5:52 | 5:51 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 5:52 | 5:51 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:51 | 5:52 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 5:50 | 5:52 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 5:50 | 5:52 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 5:49 | 5:52 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 5:48 | 5:52 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 5:48 | 5:52 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 5:47 | 5:52 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 5:46 | 5:52 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.71 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.93 kWh/m² to a high of 6.34 kWh/m² in April across the year — March's 5.71 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Sorsogon
In March, Sorsogon sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Sorsogon sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is March a good time to visit Sorsogon?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Sorsogon for sightseeing.
What to pack for Sorsogon in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Sorsogon sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 22 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Sorsogon in March
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 18 km away) is warmest in June at about 29°C and coldest in February near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Sorsogon in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Sorsogon peaks around April 16 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Sorsogon in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Sorsogon is worst in July — around 20 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (April, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 14 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Moderate |
| Feb | 17 | Moderate |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 9 | Good |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 20 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 12 | Good |
Where is Sorsogon?
Sorsogon sits at 13.0°N, 124.0°E, 13 m above sea level, in Philippines. The nearest listed city is Gubat, 15 km away.
Topography around Sorsogon
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Sorsogon.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Sorsogon has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 176 m around an average of 27 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,077 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,411 m.
The land around Sorsogon is covered by trees (51%) and water (30%) within 3 km, trees (55%) and water (36%) within 16 km, and water (68%) and trees (29%) within 80 km.
Philippines travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C
- 230 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 33% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $4,171
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 48%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 4.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 569
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Sorsogon (12.9739°, 123.9933°, elevation 13 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).