Ignit, Philippines

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58,689 Population 835/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Ignit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area70.3 sq mi (182.1 km²)
Population Density835/sq mi
Coordinates6.7008°N, 125.2919°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.2"
77% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.32"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,354 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 137 km
Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 144 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 135 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 133 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 59 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 143 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 111 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 139 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 129 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 143 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 146 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 22 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 143 km
Oct 17, 1996 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.0 132 km
Nov 22, 1993 53 km S of Pondaguitan, Philippines M5.9 138 km
Jul 6, 1994 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines M5.9 106 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 122 km
Nov 21, 1996 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M5.9 129 km
Jun 13, 1990 24 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M5.8 127 km
Aug 5, 2017 Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 67 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 5 139 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 8,000 140 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 137 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 84 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m - 135 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake - 97 116 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 135 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake - - 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 32 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 44 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 113 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in

Ignit has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 67.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and March the driest (3.6").

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