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Candon, Philippines

Full City Profile

11,236 Population 282/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Candon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 103.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area39.9 sq mi (103.3 km²)
Population Density282/sq mi
Coordinates17.1947°N, 120.4517°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.3"
172% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 27.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

676 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 16, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 53 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 96 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 40 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 94 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 95 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 143 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 135 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 144 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 104 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 26 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 59 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 101 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 30 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 86 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 101 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 91 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 96 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 90 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 82 km
Feb 6, 2019 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines M5.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 244 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 79 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 158 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 52 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 145 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 49 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 188 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 283 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 72 km
2023 Saola Category 5 261 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 215 km
2022 Noru Category 4 197 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 189 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 272 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 222 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 235 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 104 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 71 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 125 km
2016 Haima Category 4 111 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 53 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 123 km
1915 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 70 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.0 in
May 84°F (29°C) 8.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 14.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 26.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 28.0 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 15.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in

Candon has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 103.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (28.0") and January the driest (0.2").

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