Halapitan, Philippines

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65,494 Population 225/sq mi density
1,263 ft Elevation 385 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Halapitan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 104.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,263 ft (385 m)
Area290.8 sq mi (753.2 km²)
Population Density225/sq mi
Coordinates7.9175°N, 125.3300°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.3"
174% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 5.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

698 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 125 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 145 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 132 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 146 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 130 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 82 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 93 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 81 km
Sep 5, 1990 21 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines M5.8 143 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 89 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 63 km
May 16, 2004 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.8 98 km
Jun 7, 1999 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines M5.7 94 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 76 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 32 km
Apr 25, 2007 10 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.7 135 km
Mar 11, 1997 9 km SSE of Bislig, Philippines M5.7 114 km
Aug 20, 2000 1 km S of San Luis, Philippines M5.7 145 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 46 km
Jul 9, 2019 8 km W of Dolo, Philippines M5.6 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 233 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 48 km
1995 Zack Category 1 290 km
1994 Owen Category 1 254 km
1993 Nell Category 1 191 km
1990 Mike Category 4 268 km
1986 Marge Category 2 198 km
1984 Ike Category 4 199 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 99 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 104 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 160 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in
April 78°F (25°C) 6.0 in
May 78°F (26°C) 10.7 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 12.2 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 11.9 in
August 77°F (25°C) 10.3 in
September 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in
October 77°F (25°C) 10.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 7.5 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in

Halapitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 104.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.2") and February the driest (5.4").

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