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Anakan, Philippines

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3,825 Population 14/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Anakan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 158 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days158 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area276.6 sq mi (716.5 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates8.8478°N, 125.1514°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.3"
159% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 11.46"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.37"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

966 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 146 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 113 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 145 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 142 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 146 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 113 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 125 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 122 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 135 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 118 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 144 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 144 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 67 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 111 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 122 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 95 km
Jul 27, 2020 3 km N of La Paz, Philippines M5.8 124 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 49 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 136 km
Jul 12, 2019 7 km E of Cantilan, Philippines M5.8 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 229 km
2021 Rai Category 5 128 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 268 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 232 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 74 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 288 km
2006 Utor Category 1 275 km
2005 Roke Category 1 242 km
1995 Zack Category 2 193 km
1994 Axel Category 4 223 km
1994 Owen Category 1 151 km
1993 Nell Category 1 107 km
1990 Mike Category 4 172 km
1988 Skip Category 4 246 km
1986 Marge Category 2 99 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 271 km
1984 Ike Category 4 102 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 173 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 113 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 66 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 160 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 11.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 7.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 11.1 in

Anakan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 98.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.5") and April the driest (4.4").

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