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Alcoy, Philippines

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3,015 Population 50/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Alcoy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area59.8 sq mi (155.0 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates9.7102°N, 123.5067°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.3"
67% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

483 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 69 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 130 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 46 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 123 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 148 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 49 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 61 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 96 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 48 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 22 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 117 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 84 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 52 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 79 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 96 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 133 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 149 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 107 km
Jul 11, 2011 28 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.3 142 km
Jul 11, 2011 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M5.3 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 105 km
2021 Rai Category 4 49 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 220 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 273 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 167 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 82 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 221 km
2006 Utor Category 3 223 km
2005 Roke Category 1 136 km
1998 Faith Category 1 255 km
1995 Zack Category 2 122 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 299 km
1994 Axel Category 2 192 km
1994 Owen Category 1 88 km
1993 Nell Category 1 101 km
1990 Mike Category 4 102 km
1988 Skip Category 4 227 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 267 km
1986 Marge Category 1 132 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 202 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 46 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 63 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 88 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 108 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 122 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 140 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 198 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in

Alcoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.3") and April the driest (2.3").

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