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Esperanza, Philippines

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6,193 Population 12/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Esperanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 115 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 132.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days115 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area523.4 sq mi (1,355.5 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates8.6769°N, 125.6469°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.1"
248% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 19.53"
Driest Month (Apr) 8.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,819 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 94 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 87 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 120 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 112 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 115 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 99 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 139 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 125 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 125 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 127 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 141 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 127 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 83 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 130 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 145 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 143 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 102 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 139 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 76 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 2 226 km
2021 Rai Category 5 152 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 271 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 238 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 89 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 289 km
2006 Utor Category 1 285 km
2005 Roke Category 1 275 km
1995 Zack Category 2 203 km
1994 Axel Category 4 236 km
1994 Owen Category 1 170 km
1993 Nell Category 1 101 km
1990 Mike Category 4 181 km
1988 Skip Category 4 250 km
1986 Marge Category 2 110 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 279 km
1984 Ike Category 4 110 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 192 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 122 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 151 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 185 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 19.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in
March 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 8.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.5 in
December 80°F (26°C) 16.1 in

Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 132.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (19.5") and April the driest (8.1").

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