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Cantilan, Philippines

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9,408 Population 102/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Cantilan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 114 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 176.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days114 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area92.7 sq mi (240.1 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates9.3336°N, 125.9775°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 176.3"
364% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 30.75"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,713 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 76 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 148 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 146 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 117 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 41 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 37 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 126 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 86 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 55 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 45 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 103 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 90 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 63 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 24 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 64 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 86 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 93 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 51 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 117 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 145 km
2021 Rai Category 5 74 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 191 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 243 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 288 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 163 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 166 km
2008 Fengshen Category 2 208 km
2006 Utor Category 1 208 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 261 km
2005 Roke Category 1 221 km
2004 Nida Category 4 241 km
1998 Faith Category 1 284 km
1995 Zack Category 2 124 km
1994 Axel Category 4 163 km
1994 Owen Category 1 98 km
1993 Nell Category 1 26 km
1990 Mike Category 5 109 km
1988 Skip Category 4 171 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 6 148 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 146 km
1952 E. OF MINDANO, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 141 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 135 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 30.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 24.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 19.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 17.5 in
December 78°F (26°C) 25.4 in

Cantilan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 176.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (30.8") and August the driest (5.9").

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