Gammad, Philippines

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31,342 Population 751/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Gammad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area41.7 sq mi (108.1 km²)
Population Density751/sq mi
Coordinates17.7104°N, 121.7437°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.8"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

447 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 M7.0 100 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 115 km
May 22, 1997 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.1 141 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 134 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 141 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 87 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 124 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 107 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 130 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 130 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 109 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 104 km
Apr 7, 2003 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 139 km
Oct 7, 2012 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.6 126 km
May 6, 2019 21 km NNE of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.5 146 km
Apr 24, 2001 9 km ESE of Davila, Philippines M5.5 141 km
Dec 20, 1995 2 km SE of Claveria, Philippines M5.5 119 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 98 km
Jul 18, 2015 24 km NNW of Claveria, Philippines M5.4 146 km
Jul 15, 2025 2 km SW of Piddig, Philippines M5.4 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 177 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 176 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 298 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 113 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 253 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 102 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 174 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 43 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 236 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 104 km
2023 Saola Category 5 141 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 137 km
2022 Noru Category 5 282 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 54 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 279 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 164 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 294 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 100 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 49 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 113 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 126 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 143 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 100 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 16 110 km
1627 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - - 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cagua (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 70 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 81 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.5 in
May 84°F (29°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 5.0 in
July 83°F (29°C) 6.8 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 12.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in

Gammad has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and February the driest (0.7").

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