Capul, Philippines

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12,127 Population 883/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Capul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 110.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area13.7 sq mi (35.6 km²)
Population Density883/sq mi
Coordinates12.4237°N, 124.1811°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.1"
190% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 15.24"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

753 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 108 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 123 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 132 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 134 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 31 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 94 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 37 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 104 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 117 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 89 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 41 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 96 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 118 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 105 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 110 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 40 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 97 km
Apr 24, 1995 11 km ENE of Anito, Philippines M5.7 131 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 145 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 188 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 149 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 164 km
2022 Noru Category 5 293 km
2021 Rai Category 5 258 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 298 km
2021 Conson Category 1 294 km
2020 Goni Category 5 131 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 242 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 12 km
2020 Molave Category 1 109 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 65 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 207 km
2015 Melor Category 4 37 km
2015 Noul Category 3 292 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 185 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 26 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 85 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 31 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 41 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 74 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 107 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 162 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 11.1 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 14.7 in
December 78°F (25°C) 15.2 in Wettest

Capul has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 110.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.2") and April the driest (4.7").

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