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Lanuza, Philippines

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2,033 Population 18/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Lanuza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 110 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 181.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days110 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area112.2 sq mi (290.6 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates9.2342°N, 126.0644°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 181.1"
377% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 31.89"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,681 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 61 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 103 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 132 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 38 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 35 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 101 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 69 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 112 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 48 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 77 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 143 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 118 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 141 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 68 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 11 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 99 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 106 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 58 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 67 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 154 km
2021 Rai Category 5 85 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 200 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 251 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 175 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 161 km
2008 Fengshen Category 2 216 km
2006 Utor Category 1 216 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 268 km
2005 Roke Category 1 233 km
2004 Nida Category 4 243 km
1998 Faith Category 1 297 km
1995 Zack Category 2 132 km
1994 Axel Category 4 174 km
1994 Owen Category 1 108 km
1993 Nell Category 1 24 km
1990 Mike Category 5 113 km
1988 Skip Category 4 177 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 263 km
1986 Marge Category 2 33 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 131 km
1952 E. OF MINDANO, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 133 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 149 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 31.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 24.7 in
March 78°F (26°C) 20.0 in
April 80°F (27°C) 13.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 17.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 25.7 in

Lanuza has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 181.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (31.9") and August the driest (6.2").

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