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Cantao-an, Philippines

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4,177 Population 13/sq mi density
630 ft Elevation 192 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Cantao-an has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 122.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Area313.4 sq mi (811.8 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates10.2426°N, 123.7496°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.2"
222% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

435 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 57 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 117 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 65 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 112 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 138 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 98 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 82 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 129 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 87 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 140 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 50 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 143 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 60 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 140 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 72 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 146 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 143 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 114 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 136 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 72 km
2021 Rai Category 4 52 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 243 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 156 km
2015 Melor Category 4 275 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 290 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 208 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 107 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 147 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 162 km
2006 Utor Category 3 159 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 257 km
2005 Roke Category 1 73 km
1998 Faith Category 1 196 km
1995 Zack Category 2 64 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 236 km
1994 Axel Category 3 128 km
1994 Owen Category 1 24 km
1993 Manny Category 4 253 km
1993 Nell Category 1 40 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 65 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 70 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 71 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 82 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 127 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 143 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 154 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 161 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
November 80°F (26°C) 8.3 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in

Cantao-an has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.3") and April the driest (2.1").

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