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Initao, Philippines

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9,922 Population 231/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Initao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 113.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area43.0 sq mi (111.3 km²)
Population Density231/sq mi
Coordinates8.4997°N, 124.3039°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.0"
197% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.42"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

289 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 146 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 141 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 105 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 75 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 76 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 136 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 148 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 141 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 107 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 144 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 115 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 114 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 105 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 148 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 106 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 90 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 90 km
Apr 12, 2017 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines M5.5 106 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 53 km
Oct 1, 2011 30 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 263 km
2021 Rai Category 5 178 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 283 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 32 km
2005 Roke Category 1 273 km
1995 Zack Category 2 243 km
1994 Axel Category 3 286 km
1994 Owen Category 1 201 km
1993 Nell Category 1 179 km
1990 Mike Category 4 221 km
1986 Marge Category 1 162 km
1984 Ike Category 4 159 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 88 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 150 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 8.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 14.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 16.4 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in

Initao has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.4") and April the driest (2.8").

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