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Alcantara, Philippines

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4,447 Population 92/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Alcantara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 122.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area48.2 sq mi (124.9 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates9.9756°N, 123.4061°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.2"
222% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.37"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

478 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 79 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 143 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 22 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 136 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 145 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 36 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 89 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 124 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 40 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 37 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 102 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 24 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 95 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 107 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 132 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 90 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 138 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 126 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 39 km
Jul 11, 2011 28 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.3 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 73 km
2021 Rai Category 4 18 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 285 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 192 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 250 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 140 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 109 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 192 km
2006 Utor Category 3 200 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 299 km
2005 Roke Category 1 112 km
1998 Faith Category 1 226 km
1995 Zack Category 2 94 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 280 km
1994 Axel Category 2 167 km
1994 Owen Category 1 72 km
1993 Manny Category 3 281 km
1993 Nell Category 1 77 km
1990 Mike Category 4 70 km
1988 Skip Category 4 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 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 22 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 57 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 77 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 85 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 90 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 163 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
October 80°F (26°C) 8.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in

Alcantara has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.4") and April the driest (2.6").

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