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Kawayan, Philippines

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2,154 Population 6/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Kawayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 159 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days159 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area393.9 sq mi (1,020.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates7.5383°N, 122.8725°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.9"
160% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

286 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.8 on May 18, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 134 km
Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 95 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 109 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 126 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 105 km
Jul 29, 2010 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M6.6 117 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 148 km
Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 98 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 143 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 115 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 137 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 60 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 123 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 101 km
Jul 23, 2010 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 127 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 64 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 123 km
Feb 23, 1991 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines M5.7 108 km
Oct 4, 2009 55 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines M5.6 120 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 4 288 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 169 km
1984 Ike Category 4 296 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 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (193 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 13.4 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 11.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 12.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.4 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in

Kawayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 98.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.4") and January the driest (2.7").

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