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Alcantara, Philippines

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2,251 Population 97/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Alcantara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 158 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 107.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days158 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area23.2 sq mi (60.1 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates12.2589°N, 122.0544°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.6"
183% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 18.11"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

184 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 24, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 58 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 31 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 127 km
May 4, 2019 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines M5.7 123 km
Mar 27, 2006 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines M5.6 74 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 78 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 115 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 41 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 108 km
Nov 15, 1994 11 km WSW of Victoria, Philippines M5.5 136 km
Nov 18, 1994 19 km S of Aurora, Philippines M5.4 137 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 143 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 149 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 121 km
Jun 5, 2020 9 km NE of Banos, Philippines M5.3 129 km
Dec 20, 1994 10 km SSW of Malamig, Philippines M5.3 103 km
Dec 21, 1994 10 km SSE of Aurora, Philippines M5.1 138 km
May 27, 1990 Mindoro, Philippines M5.1 131 km
Sep 1, 2003 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines M5.1 22 km
Jan 26, 2014 2 km SW of Balanacan, Philippines M5.1 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 209 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 295 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 1 261 km
2021 Rai Category 4 243 km
2021 Conson Category 1 143 km
2020 Goni Category 5 161 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 278 km
2020 Molave Category 2 108 km
2020 Vongfong Category 2 134 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 95 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 40 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 127 km
2015 Melor Category 4 73 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 175 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 134 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 95 km
2012 Bopha Category 2 300 km
2010 Conson Category 1 276 km
2009 Mirinae Category 2 254 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 27 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in
May 84°F (29°C) 7.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 10.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 18.1 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 14.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 12.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 14.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 11.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in

Alcantara has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.1") and March the driest (1.5").

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