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Gapan, Philippines

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129,610 Population 2,845/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Gapan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area45.6 sq mi (118.0 km²)
Population Density2,845/sq mi
Coordinates15.3072°N, 120.9464°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"
144% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.71"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

722 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 17, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 48 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 139 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 132 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 146 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 118 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 61 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 126 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 147 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 139 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 143 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 134 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 105 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 124 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 96 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 120 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 121 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 122 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 46 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 135 km
Apr 9, 1993 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines M5.6 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

89 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 111 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 180 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 178 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 96 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 129 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 165 km
2023 Saola Category 4 254 km
2022 Noru Category 4 26 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 278 km
2021 Conson Category 1 217 km
2020 Goni Category 4 172 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 39 km
2020 Molave Category 2 247 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 292 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 234 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 155 km
2016 Haima Category 4 286 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 79 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 181 km
2015 Melor Category 4 171 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.7 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 145 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 97 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 145 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 48 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 139 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 108 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 124 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 145 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 25 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 67 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 88 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 100 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 105 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 137 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 145 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in
May 85°F (29°C) 7.2 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 10.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 15.7 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 15.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 12.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in

Gapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.7") and February the driest (0.3").

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