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Lais, Philippines

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2,298 Population 4/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Lais has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area583.2 sq mi (1,510.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates6.3328°N, 125.6464°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.4"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.72"
Driest Month (Mar) 4.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 121 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 119 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 149 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 142 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 112 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 142 km
Apr 20, 1995 66 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.6 125 km
Jun 18, 1999 106 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.4 143 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 137 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 3 km
Nov 21, 1991 96 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 145 km
Jul 14, 2014 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 115 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 97 km
Sep 29, 2019 86 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.2 124 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 142 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 108 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 92 km
Jun 14, 2009 107 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 139 km
Nov 28, 2009 91 km E of Sarangani, Philippines M6.1 133 km
Feb 12, 2007 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 81 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m 112 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 128 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 122 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 64 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 84 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 108 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
March 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 5.5 in
May 78°F (25°C) 7.7 in Warmest, Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 7.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.9 in
August 76°F (25°C) 5.1 in
September 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in
October 76°F (25°C) 6.1 in
November 76°F (25°C) 5.8 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in

Lais has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 70.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.7") and March the driest (4.7").

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