Gamut, Philippines

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40,097 Population 410/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Gamut 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. Annual precipitation totals 177.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area97.8 sq mi (253.3 km²)
Population Density410/sq mi
Coordinates9.0044°N, 126.1697°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 177.6"
367% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 31.46"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,647 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 37 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 104 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 75 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 53 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 53 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 84 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 128 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 97 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 67 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 63 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 115 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 145 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 113 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 24 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 133 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 89 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 64 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 126 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 141 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 178 km
2021 Rai Category 5 112 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 223 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 269 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 195 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 137 km
2008 Fengshen Category 2 238 km
2006 Utor Category 1 238 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 284 km
2005 Roke Category 1 260 km
2004 Nida Category 4 256 km
1995 Zack Category 2 156 km
1994 Axel Category 4 201 km
1994 Owen Category 1 133 km
1993 Nell Category 1 44 km
1990 Mike Category 5 131 km
1988 Skip Category 4 197 km
1987 Phyllis Category 2 289 km
1986 Marge Category 2 55 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 107 km
1952 E. OF MINDANO, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m - 131 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 61 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake - - 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (166 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 166 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 177 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 31.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 23.9 in
March 80°F (27°C) 19.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 13.4 in
May 83°F (28°C) 9.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 16.3 in
December 80°F (27°C) 24.6 in

Gamut has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 177.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (31.5") and August the driest (6.3").

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