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Kitcharao, Philippines

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7,213 Population 109/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Kitcharao 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 120 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 150.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days120 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area66.4 sq mi (171.9 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates9.4550°N, 125.5731°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 150.0"
295% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 24.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,424 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 119 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 102 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 150 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 108 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 84 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 78 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 52 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 44 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 81 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 136 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 69 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 107 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 78 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 92 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 70 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 87 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 93 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 114 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 97 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 150 km
2021 Rai Category 5 77 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 295 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 194 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 249 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 272 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 154 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 153 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 210 km
2006 Utor Category 1 202 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 270 km
2005 Roke Category 1 192 km
2004 Nida Category 4 263 km
1998 Faith Category 1 263 km
1995 Zack Category 2 117 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 277 km
1994 Axel Category 4 150 km
1994 Owen Category 1 87 km
1993 Nell Category 1 27 km
1990 Mike Category 4 95 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 6 102 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 100 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 103 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 24.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 18.0 in
March 78°F (25°C) 15.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in Driest
September 80°F (26°C) 6.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in
November 78°F (26°C) 15.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 21.3 in

Kitcharao has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 150.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (24.7") and August the driest (6.5").

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