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Culion, Philippines

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23,213 Population 39/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Culion has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 119.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area599.0 sq mi (1,551.3 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates11.8904°N, 120.0222°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.1"
213% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 26.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 24, 2025.

Apr 27, 1994 99 km NNW of Buluang, Philippines M6.0 141 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 92 km
May 4, 2019 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines M5.7 112 km
Jul 7, 1990 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines M5.7 79 km
Jun 5, 2020 9 km NE of Banos, Philippines M5.3 137 km
Nov 23, 1998 45 km SW of Tayaman, Philippines M5.3 122 km
Sep 22, 2009 44 km SW of Batasan, Philippines M5.1 83 km
May 27, 1990 Mindoro, Philippines M5.1 134 km
Jun 6, 1991 47 km WSW of Adela, Philippines M5.0 73 km
Aug 8, 1991 39 km E of Coron, Philippines M5.0 60 km
Feb 8, 2021 48 km SW of Santa Teresa, Philippines M5.0 83 km
Sep 6, 2023 8 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Philippines M4.9 146 km
Sep 18, 2023 25 km W of Tayaman, Philippines M4.9 149 km
Dec 30, 1993 45 km ENE of Coron, Philippines M4.9 69 km
Jun 30, 2024 11 km W of Ligaya, Philippines M4.9 119 km
Apr 3, 2011 56 km WSW of Harrison, Philippines M4.8 143 km
Jun 10, 1991 47 km ENE of Coron, Philippines M4.8 70 km
Jul 17, 1994 25 km SW of Tayaman, Philippines M4.8 135 km
Feb 4, 2021 52 km SW of Santa Teresa, Philippines M4.8 83 km
Sep 28, 1997 48 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines M4.8 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 99 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 251 km
2021 Rai Category 3 177 km
2021 Conson Category 1 255 km
2020 Molave Category 2 141 km
2020 Goni Category 1 281 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 79 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 155 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 214 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 137 km
2015 Melor Category 4 190 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 275 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 52 km
2012 Bopha Category 2 188 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 225 km
2006 Durian Category 4 190 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 288 km
2006 Utor Category 3 79 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 174 km
2004 Muifa Category 1 64 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 7.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 14.0 in
July 80°F (26°C) 26.0 in Wettest
August 80°F (26°C) 23.6 in
September 80°F (26°C) 19.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 11.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.0 in
December 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in

Culion has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (26.0") and March the driest (0.4").

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