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Japitan, Philippines

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2,736 Population 22/sq mi density
-3 ft Elevation -1 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Japitan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-3 ft (-1 m)
Area126.2 sq mi (326.9 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates10.7652°N, 123.5444°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.1"
82% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.57"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

389 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on May 3, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 117 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 93 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 125 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 110 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 138 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 117 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 109 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 146 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 147 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 142 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 83 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 130 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 134 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 140 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 138 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 134 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 108 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 114 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 147 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 32 km
2021 Rai Category 4 79 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 200 km
2020 Molave Category 1 284 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 256 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 105 km
2015 Melor Category 4 221 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 276 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 277 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 166 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 51 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 198 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 km
2006 Durian Category 4 293 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 256 km
2006 Utor Category 3 117 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 213 km
2005 Roke Category 1 32 km
1998 Faith Category 1 137 km
1995 Zack Category 2 7 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 93 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 34 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 35 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 60 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 137 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 147 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 173 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 6.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in
August 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
December 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in

Japitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.6") and April the driest (2.1").

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