Acao, Philippines

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53,443 Population 506/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Acao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 176.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area105.7 sq mi (273.8 km²)
Population Density506/sq mi
Coordinates16.5256°N, 120.3764°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 176.0"
363% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 21.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

698 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.2 on May 31, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 127 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 108 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 120 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 65 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 85 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 107 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 50 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 124 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 26 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 135 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 62 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 90 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 135 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 60 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 28 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 49 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 87 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 67 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 16 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

99 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 9 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 77 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 105 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 239 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 35 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 215 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 254 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 93 km
2023 Saola Category 4 269 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 285 km
2022 Noru Category 4 125 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 222 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 149 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 293 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 178 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 21 km
2016 Haima Category 4 184 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 62 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 1 283 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 127 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 108 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 117 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 153 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 14.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 17.7 in
August 79°F (26°C) 21.7 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 15.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
November 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in

Acao has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 69°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (21.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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