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Gigaquit, Philippines

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3,064 Population 58/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Gigaquit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 121 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 163.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days121 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area53.3 sq mi (138.1 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates9.5944°N, 125.6975°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 163.6"
330% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 28.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,542 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 M7.0 118 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 111 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 66 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 119 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 72 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 44 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 24 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 65 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 130 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 61 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 74 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 59 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 94 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 67 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 66 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 75 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 94 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 91 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 90 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 130 km
2021 Rai Category 5 56 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 279 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 174 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 229 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 257 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 136 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 173 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 193 km
2006 Utor Category 1 184 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 249 km
2005 Roke Category 1 185 km
2004 Nida Category 4 243 km
1998 Faith Category 1 249 km
1995 Zack Category 2 101 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 265 km
1994 Axel Category 4 135 km
1994 Owen Category 1 68 km
1993 Nell Category 1 16 km
1990 Mike Category 4 79 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 170 144 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 111 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 93 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 121 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 28.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 21.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 17.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 11.6 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 17.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 23.9 in

Gigaquit has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 163.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (28.4") and August the driest (5.8").

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