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Cansilayan, Philippines

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3,809 Population 35/sq mi density
223 ft Elevation 68 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Cansilayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 145.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area107.8 sq mi (279.2 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates10.5598°N, 123.0184°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 145.3"
282% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

404 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 142 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 66 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 149 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 76 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 82 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 88 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 113 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 57 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 108 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 118 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 98 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 102 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 74 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 104 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 125 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 147 km
Jul 11, 2011 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M5.3 137 km
Jul 11, 2011 30 km WSW of Maricalom, Philippines M5.3 143 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 60 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 20 km
2021 Rai Category 4 60 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 236 km
2020 Molave Category 1 299 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 284 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 133 km
2015 Melor Category 4 255 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 217 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 103 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 151 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 137 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 296 km
2006 Utor Category 3 141 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 246 km
2005 Roke Category 1 93 km
2004 Muifa Category 1 293 km
1998 Faith Category 1 164 km
1995 Zack Category 2 27 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 246 km
1994 Axel Category 2 123 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 66 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (21 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 21 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 27 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 33 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 147 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.2 in Wettest
August 80°F (26°C) 10.6 in
September 80°F (26°C) 10.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in

Cansilayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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