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Cuevas, Philippines

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2,243 Population 6/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Cuevas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 116 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 132.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days116 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area387.3 sq mi (1,003.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates8.0192°N, 126.0942°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.9"
250% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 20.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 7.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,739 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 136 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 118 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 106 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 104 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 103 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 49 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 60 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 52 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 134 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 84 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 61 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 134 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 125 km
Apr 20, 2022 50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines M6.0 148 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 135 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 31 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 147 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 59 km
Aug 19, 1993 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M5.9 121 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 288 km
2021 Rai Category 5 213 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 32 km
1995 Zack Category 1 266 km
1994 Owen Category 1 243 km
1993 Nell Category 1 153 km
1990 Mike Category 5 238 km
1986 Marge Category 2 165 km
1984 Ike Category 4 165 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 118 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 113 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 69 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 105 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 71 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 20.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 14.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 12.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 15.2 in

Cuevas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 132.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (20.4") and August the driest (7.4").

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