Lapase, Philippines

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39,867 Population 35/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Lapase has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 173.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area1,138.2 sq mi (2,947.8 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates8.1924°N, 123.8632°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 173.4"
356% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.72"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

251 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 16 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 140 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 133 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 148 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 78 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 115 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 143 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 119 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 92 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 98 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 134 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 133 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 120 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 69 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 40 km
Sep 8, 1999 44 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.5 119 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 122 km
Apr 12, 2017 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines M5.5 122 km
Jun 6, 1995 39 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.4 111 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 277 km
2021 Rai Category 4 215 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 62 km
1995 Zack Category 2 291 km
1994 Owen Category 1 245 km
1993 Nell Category 1 231 km
1990 Mike Category 4 257 km
1986 Marge Category 1 211 km
1984 Ike Category 4 204 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 140 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 9.6 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in
March 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in Driest
May 83°F (29°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 8.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
September 82°F (28°C) 11.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 14.7 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 14.7 in
December 81°F (27°C) 11.5 in

Lapase has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 108.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.7") and April the driest (3.7").

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