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Aras-asan, Philippines

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5,099 Population 1/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Aras-asan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 105 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 176.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days105 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area4,225.1 sq mi (10,943.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates8.8878°N, 126.3112°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 176.7"
365% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 30.83"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,639 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 19 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 85 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 59 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 64 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 63 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 67 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 147 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 116 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 79 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 95 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 50 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 95 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 144 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 100 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 40 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 67 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 150 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 130 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 35 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 190 km
2021 Rai Category 5 115 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 230 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 275 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 201 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 129 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 244 km
2006 Utor Category 1 248 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 288 km
2005 Roke Category 1 276 km
2004 Nida Category 4 259 km
1995 Zack Category 2 168 km
1994 Axel Category 4 213 km
1994 Owen Category 1 146 km
1993 Nell Category 1 58 km
1990 Mike Category 5 139 km
1988 Skip Category 4 206 km
1986 Marge Category 2 69 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 237 km
1984 Ike Category 4 69 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 87 km
1952 E. OF MINDANO, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 124 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 43 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 170 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 183 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 30.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 23.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 19.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 10.1 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 80°F (26°C) 15.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 23.9 in

Aras-asan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 176.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (30.8") and August the driest (6.9").

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