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Josefina, Philippines

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3,152 Population 1/sq mi density
1,768 ft Elevation 539 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Josefina 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 141 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 108.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.3°F
36% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days141 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,768 ft (539 m)
Area2,335.8 sq mi (6,049.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates8.2000°N, 123.5333°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.7"
186% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

214 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 139 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 149 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 22 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 46 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 150 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 130 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 147 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 101 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 82 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 86 km
Sep 8, 1999 44 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.5 119 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 133 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 10 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 100 km
Jun 6, 1995 39 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.4 112 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines M5.3 29 km
Jun 27, 1998 31 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.3 145 km
Oct 1, 2011 30 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 95 km
Jun 1, 2018 32 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 101 km
Aug 26, 2009 25 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 269 km
2021 Rai Category 4 213 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 84 km
1995 Zack Category 2 289 km
1994 Owen Category 1 248 km
1993 Nell Category 1 248 km
1990 Mike Category 4 261 km
1986 Marge Category 1 228 km
1984 Ike Category 4 211 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 123 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.3 in
May 75°F (24°C) 10.8 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 14.0 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 12.2 in
August 74°F (23°C) 11.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 11.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 11.5 in
November 73°F (23°C) 10.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 7.6 in

Josefina has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 71°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 108.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.0") and February the driest (3.9").

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