Glan, Philippines

Full City Profile

24,256 Population 103/sq mi density

30 ft Elevation 9 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Glan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	80.0°F
	48% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	30 ft (9 m)
Area	235.6 sq mi (610.3 km²)
Population Density	103/sq mi
Coordinates	5.8242°N, 125.2033°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"

35% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 5.39"

Driest Month (Mar) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,807 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 20, 2025.

Mar 5, 2002	Mindanao, Philippines	M7.5	108 km
Apr 28, 2017	31 km SW of Burias, Philippines	M6.9	39 km
Jan 8, 2024	93 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines	M6.7	146 km
Jul 14, 2014	78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines	M6.3	142 km
Jan 1, 2002	3 km S of Lais, Philippines	M6.3	73 km
Sep 29, 2019	86 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines	M6.2	150 km
Feb 12, 2007	62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines	M6.1	101 km
Feb 16, 2013	16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines	M6.1	60 km
Nov 28, 2009	91 km E of Sarangani, Philippines	M6.1	132 km
Jun 14, 2009	107 km SE of Caburan, Philippines	M6.1	146 km
May 31, 2019	34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines	M6.1	150 km
Mar 26, 2020	27 km SW of Burias, Philippines	M6.1	33 km
Mar 8, 2002	28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines	M6.0	103 km
Oct 17, 1996	41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines	M6.0	83 km
Jun 27, 2025	65 km E of Sarangani, Philippines	M6.0	110 km
Feb 19, 1995	90 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines	M6.0	134 km
Feb 7, 2021	9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines	M6.0	106 km
Jan 21, 2005	34 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines	M5.9	71 km
Jul 6, 1994	27 km E of Mangili, Philippines	M5.9	82 km
Nov 22, 1993	53 km S of Pondaguitan, Philippines	M5.9	114 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2012	Bopha	Category 5	233 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1976	MORO GULF	Earthquake	9.0 m	8,000	134 km
1918	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	7.2 m	52	138 km
2002	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	3.0 m	15	108 km
1917	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	1.5 m	7	30 km
2017	SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	39 km
1928	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	—	97	144 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Balut (51 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Balut	Stratovolcano	862 m (2,828 ft)	Unknown	51 km
Matutum	Stratovolcano	2,286 m (7,500 ft)	1290	63 km
Apo	Stratovolcano	2,938 m (9,639 ft)	Unknown	130 km
Leonard Range	Stratovolcano	1,080 m (3,543 ft)	120	197 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	4.2 in	Coldest
February	79°F (26°C)	3.8 in
March	81°F (27°C)	3.3 in	Driest
April	82°F (28°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
May	81°F (27°C)	4.8 in
June	80°F (27°C)	4.9 in
July	80°F (26°C)	4.3 in
August	80°F (26°C)	3.8 in
September	80°F (27°C)	3.9 in
October	80°F (27°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
November	80°F (27°C)	5.0 in
December	80°F (26°C)	4.2 in

Glan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (3.3").

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