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Iligan, Philippines

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342,618 Population 1,091/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Iligan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 173.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area314.0 sq mi (813.4 km²)
Population Density1,091/sq mi
Coordinates8.2289°N, 124.2434°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 173.4"
356% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 19.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

238 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 58 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 145 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 132 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 105 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 120 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 88 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 122 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 114 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 92 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 98 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 95 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 128 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 75 km
Apr 12, 2017 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines M5.5 88 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 80 km
Jun 2, 2013 13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines M5.5 130 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 118 km
Sep 8, 1999 44 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.5 136 km
Jun 6, 1995 39 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.4 128 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 287 km
2021 Rai Category 5 208 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 55 km
1995 Zack Category 2 273 km
1994 Owen Category 1 232 km
1993 Nell Category 1 210 km
1990 Mike Category 4 252 km
1986 Marge Category 1 193 km
1984 Ike Category 4 189 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (118 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 118 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 164 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 10.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 12.6 in
September 81°F (27°C) 18.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 19.2 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in

Iligan has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.2") and April the driest (3.6").

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