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Gigmoto, Philippines

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3,259 Population 46/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Gigmoto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 127 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 139.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days127 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area70.2 sq mi (181.8 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates13.7796°N, 124.3900°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 139.2"
266% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 22.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

447 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 18, 2025.

Mar 3, 2008 Philippine Islands region M6.9 142 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 15 km
Apr 4, 2023 124 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.2 124 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 59 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 130 km
May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 102 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 122 km
Jan 27, 2010 117 km NNE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 119 km
Oct 1, 2024 62 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 63 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 16 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 123 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 125 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 133 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 124 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 78 km
Oct 21, 1999 87 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.6 87 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 147 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 144 km
Jan 21, 2010 107 km NNE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.5 118 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 51 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 298 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 26 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 286 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 266 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 188 km
2023 Saola Category 4 255 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 290 km
2022 Noru Category 5 148 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 211 km
2021 Conson Category 1 292 km
2020 Goni Category 5 22 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 94 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 146 km
2020 Molave Category 1 53 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 92 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 244 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 39 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 59 km
2015 Melor Category 4 127 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 94 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 110 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 118 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 13.6 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 8.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in Warmest
July 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 16.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 21.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 22.8 in Wettest

Gigmoto has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 139.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (22.8") and August the driest (6.3").

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