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Gandara, Philippines

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3,982 Population 18/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Gandara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 134 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 116.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area221.4 sq mi (573.5 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates12.0130°N, 124.8118°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.7"
207% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.51"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,416 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 84 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 77 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 86 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 92 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 121 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 82 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 76 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 101 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 139 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 51 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 78 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 82 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 150 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 83 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 109 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 93 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 129 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 108 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 88 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 221 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 111 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 157 km
2021 Rai Category 5 223 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 270 km
2020 Goni Category 5 185 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 23 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 289 km
2020 Molave Category 1 154 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 99 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 69 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 167 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 225 km
2015 Melor Category 4 69 km
2015 Noul Category 3 295 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 108 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 18 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 93 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 113 km
2010 Conson Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 147 km
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 141 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 84 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 82 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 121 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 112 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 62 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 118 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 126 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 148 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 11.0 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 8.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 6.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.0 in
November 78°F (25°C) 15.5 in Wettest
December 76°F (25°C) 15.2 in

Gandara has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 116.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.5") and April the driest (5.6").

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