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Dapitan, Philippines

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87,699 Population 582/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Dapitan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area150.8 sq mi (390.5 km²)
Population Density582/sq mi
Coordinates8.6561°N, 123.4227°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.4"
135% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

274 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 67 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 141 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 100 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 102 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 80 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 135 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 132 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 130 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 135 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 42 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 99 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 77 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 147 km
Jun 27, 1998 31 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.3 113 km
Aug 26, 2009 25 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.3 105 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 127 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 123 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 137 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines M5.3 43 km
Oct 1, 2011 30 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 218 km
2021 Rai Category 4 161 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 285 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 41 km
2005 Roke Category 1 253 km
1995 Zack Category 2 239 km
1994 Owen Category 1 201 km
1993 Nell Category 1 207 km
1990 Mike Category 4 215 km
1986 Marge Category 1 197 km
1984 Ike Category 4 162 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 225 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 72 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 150 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 3.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 12.9 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in

Dapitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.9") and March the driest (3.2").

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