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Alicante, Philippines

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8,607 Population 22/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Alicante has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 168 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area385.7 sq mi (998.9 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates10.8970°N, 123.0185°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.4"
143% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

219 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 102 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 120 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 143 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 118 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 148 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 84 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 92 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 96 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 137 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 127 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 90 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 49 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 117 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 90 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 146 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 85 km
Feb 27, 2000 6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines M5.2 118 km
Aug 13, 2022 26 km S of Magdalena, Philippines M5.1 140 km
May 17, 2025 24 km W of Bulata, Philippines M5.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 39 km
2021 Rai Category 4 94 km
2020 Goni Category 4 296 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 200 km
2020 Molave Category 1 262 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 246 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 99 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 292 km
2015 Melor Category 4 218 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 281 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 187 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 72 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 186 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 101 km
2006 Durian Category 4 285 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 262 km
2006 Utor Category 3 105 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 210 km
2005 Roke Category 1 85 km
2004 Muifa Category 1 262 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 51 102 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 27 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 37 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 55 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 180 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 6.6 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in
May 84°F (29°C) 6.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.2 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 11.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in

Alicante has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.2") and March the driest (3.0").

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