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Kidapawan, Philippines

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79,652 Population 575/sq mi density
902 ft Elevation 275 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Kidapawan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area138.4 sq mi (358.5 km²)
Population Density575/sq mi
Coordinates7.0083°N, 125.0894°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.3"
114% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.21"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

914 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 20, 2025.

Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 143 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 100 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 121 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 134 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 118 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 27 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 120 km
Jul 6, 1994 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines M5.9 147 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 147 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 135 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 141 km
May 16, 2004 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.8 137 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 80 km
Aug 5, 2017 Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 106 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 144 km
May 29, 2009 13 km SE of Mangili, Philippines M5.7 142 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 79 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 73 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 100 km
Sep 18, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines M5.7 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 125 km
1993 Nell Category 1 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 136 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 143 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 113 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 99 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 20 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 71 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 114 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
March 80°F (26°C) 3.8 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
August 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
September 80°F (26°C) 8.4 in
October 80°F (26°C) 8.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in

Kidapawan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (3.8").

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