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Alpaco, Philippines

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2,599 Population 8/sq mi density
945 ft Elevation 288 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Alpaco 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

Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Area313.4 sq mi (811.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates10.2438°N, 123.6825°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.2"
222% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

415 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 62 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 123 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 59 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 118 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 143 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 100 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 76 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 132 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 146 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 81 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 50 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 136 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 78 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 53 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 145 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 143 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 149 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 116 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 129 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 66 km
2021 Rai Category 4 45 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 245 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 158 km
2015 Melor Category 4 275 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 296 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 210 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 106 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 145 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 162 km
2006 Utor Category 3 161 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 260 km
2005 Roke Category 1 74 km
1998 Faith Category 1 196 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 239 km
1994 Axel Category 3 131 km
1994 Owen Category 1 30 km
1993 Manny Category 4 252 km
1993 Nell Category 1 40 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 59 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 63 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 65 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 77 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 124 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 150 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 159 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 168 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
November 80°F (26°C) 8.3 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in

Alpaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.3") and April the driest (2.1").

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