Gupitan, Philippines

Full City Profile

8,235 Population 15/sq mi density

154 ft Elevation 47 meters

78°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Gupitan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 159 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	78.1°F
	45% above US avg
January Average	76°F (25°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	159 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	154 ft (47 m)
Area	544.9 sq mi (1,411.2 km²)
Population Density	15/sq mi
Coordinates	7.7758°N, 125.6406°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.8"

157% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 9.69"

Driest Month (Mar) 6.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,178 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001	21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines	M7.5	142 km
May 17, 1992	23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines	M7.3	140 km
May 17, 1992	9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines	M7.1	126 km
May 11, 1993	3 km E of Manay, Philippines	M7.0	120 km
Aug 2, 2024	20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines	M6.8	117 km
Nov 13, 1991	4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines	M6.8	103 km
Oct 25, 1990	13 km E of Tidman, Philippines	M6.5	108 km
Aug 3, 2024	44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines	M6.3	140 km
Sep 15, 1997	23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines	M6.2	116 km
Feb 1, 2023	1 km NW of Babag, Philippines	M6.0	46 km
Feb 7, 2021	9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines	M6.0	127 km
Mar 7, 2023	6 km SE of Manat, Philippines	M5.9	56 km
Aug 19, 1993	27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines	M5.9	144 km
May 16, 2004	4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines	M5.8	60 km
May 15, 1993	9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines	M5.8	126 km
Sep 5, 1990	21 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines	M5.8	122 km
Apr 11, 2017	8 km N of Osias, Philippines	M5.8	92 km
Sep 4, 2016	7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines	M5.8	74 km
Feb 10, 2024	8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines	M5.8	101 km
Sep 20, 1994	18 km E of Baculin, Philippines	M5.8	128 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Rai	Category 5	250 km
2012	Bopha	Category 5	29 km
1994	Owen	Category 1	270 km
1993	Nell	Category 1	191 km
1990	Mike	Category 4	279 km
1986	Marge	Category 2	201 km
1984	Ike	Category 4	201 km
1982	Nelson	Category 3	292 km

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

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1992	PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	6.0 m	—	140 km
2023	E. MINDANAO ISLAND	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	122 km
2025	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	0.3 m	10	128 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (63 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Leonard Range	Stratovolcano	1,080 m (3,543 ft)	120	63 km
Apo	Stratovolcano	2,938 m (9,639 ft)	Unknown	97 km
Matutum	Stratovolcano	2,286 m (7,500 ft)	1290	169 km
Camiguin	Stratovolcano(es)	1,552 m (5,092 ft)	1953	191 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	76°F (25°C)	9.4 in	Coldest
February	76°F (25°C)	7.2 in
March	78°F (25°C)	6.5 in	Driest
April	79°F (26°C)	6.9 in
May	80°F (26°C)	9.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
June	79°F (26°C)	9.1 in
July	79°F (26°C)	8.1 in
August	79°F (26°C)	7.9 in
September	79°F (26°C)	8.5 in
October	79°F (26°C)	8.9 in
November	78°F (26°C)	7.5 in
December	77°F (25°C)	8.2 in

Gupitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (6.5").

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