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Butuan, Philippines

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309,709 Population 1,101/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Butuan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 115 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 139.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days115 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area281.3 sq mi (728.4 km²)
Population Density1,101/sq mi
Coordinates8.9492°N, 125.5436°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 139.4"
267% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 21.81"
Driest Month (Sep) 7.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,066 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 M7.0 103 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 129 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 145 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 112 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 103 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 133 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 99 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 107 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 97 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 124 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 109 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 123 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 132 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 123 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 141 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 128 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 132 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 74 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 146 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 201 km
2021 Rai Category 5 127 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 247 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 210 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 103 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 266 km
2006 Utor Category 1 258 km
2005 Roke Category 1 242 km
1995 Zack Category 2 173 km
1994 Axel Category 4 206 km
1994 Owen Category 1 142 km
1993 Nell Category 1 84 km
1990 Mike Category 4 151 km
1988 Skip Category 4 223 km
1987 Phyllis Category 2 299 km
1986 Marge Category 2 85 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 252 km
1984 Ike Category 4 84 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 161 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 6 129 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 100 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 153 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 21.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 15.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 13.4 in
April 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
May 83°F (28°C) 8.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in Driest
October 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 12.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 18.1 in

Butuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 139.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (21.8") and September the driest (7.6").

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