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Furao, Philippines

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2,343 Population 8/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Furao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area304.3 sq mi (788.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates17.0347°N, 121.7969°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.3"
96% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.32"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

454 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 117 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 106 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 104 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 122 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 143 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 117 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 145 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 148 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 86 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 117 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 102 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 136 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 109 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 100 km
Jul 22, 1990 7 km WSW of Busilak, Philippines M5.4 102 km
Jan 8, 1993 21 km NW of Kabugao, Philippines M5.4 147 km
Jun 21, 1990 52 km E of Awallan, Philippines M5.4 114 km
Jun 9, 2016 5 km WNW of Uddiawan, Philippines M5.4 90 km
May 4, 2023 Luzon, Philippines M5.4 76 km
Jul 17, 1990 1 km WNW of Bone South, Philippines M5.4 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 252 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 104 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 266 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 37 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 175 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 117 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 100 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 171 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 49 km
2023 Saola Category 5 117 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 212 km
2022 Noru Category 5 208 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 67 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 200 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 222 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 168 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 115 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 43 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 148 km
2016 Haima Category 4 82 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 140 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 73 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 117 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 81 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 137 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in
May 85°F (29°C) 5.2 in
June 85°F (29°C) 6.5 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 6.9 in
August 83°F (28°C) 8.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.3 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 12.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.6 in

Furao has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 74.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.3") and February the driest (1.6").

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