Canayan, Philippines

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195,046 Population 329/sq mi density
2,169 ft Elevation 661 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Canayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 108.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation2,169 ft (661 m)
Area592.2 sq mi (1,533.8 km²)
Population Density329/sq mi
Coordinates8.1956°N, 125.1447°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.8"
186% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 5.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

536 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 136 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 146 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 112 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 127 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 128 km
May 16, 2004 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.8 129 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 71 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 85 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 68 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 83 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 34 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 57 km
Nov 11, 2009 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines M5.7 136 km
Jun 7, 1999 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines M5.7 89 km
Mar 11, 1997 9 km SSE of Bislig, Philippines M5.7 132 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 141 km
Mar 7, 2023 13 km ENE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.6 137 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 106 km
Jun 2, 2013 13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines M5.5 104 km
Jun 9, 1999 3 km E of Aurora, Philippines M5.5 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 296 km
2021 Rai Category 5 201 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 16 km
1995 Zack Category 2 263 km
1994 Axel Category 3 294 km
1994 Owen Category 1 223 km
1993 Nell Category 1 175 km
1990 Mike Category 4 242 km
1986 Marge Category 2 170 km
1984 Ike Category 4 172 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 123 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 134 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.8 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
April 76°F (24°C) 5.7 in
May 76°F (25°C) 10.5 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 12.9 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 12.9 in
August 75°F (24°C) 11.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 11.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 10.6 in
November 74°F (24°C) 8.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in

Canayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 108.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.9") and February the driest (5.2").

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