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Dumaguete, Philippines

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113,541 Population 8,747/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Dumaguete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²)
Population Density8,747/sq mi
Coordinates9.3065°N, 123.3077°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.4"
90% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

510 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 109 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 78 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 126 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 137 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 71 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 138 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 68 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 139 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 98 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 149 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 62 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 119 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 68 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 88 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 120 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 116 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 84 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 94 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 119 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 144 km
2021 Rai Category 4 88 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 266 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 215 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 34 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 267 km
2006 Utor Category 1 273 km
2005 Roke Category 1 185 km
1995 Zack Category 2 169 km
1994 Axel Category 2 242 km
1994 Owen Category 1 138 km
1993 Nell Category 1 150 km
1990 Mike Category 4 144 km
1988 Skip Category 4 277 km
1986 Marge Category 1 166 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 244 km
1984 Ike Category 4 94 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 158 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 16 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 124 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 150 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 150 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 5.7 in

Dumaguete has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.7") and February the driest (2.3").

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