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Lapuz, Philippines

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2,601 Population 71/sq mi density
358 ft Elevation 109 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Lapuz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area36.9 sq mi (95.6 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates6.4942°N, 124.6305°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"
107% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,048 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 127 km
Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 66 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 137 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 106 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 120 km
Jul 24, 2010 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M6.6 127 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 141 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 115 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 79 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 145 km
Apr 23, 1995 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines M6.1 108 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 113 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 60 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 84 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 80 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 90 km
Apr 28, 1992 66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 118 km
Apr 19, 2025 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 91 km
May 18, 1999 74 km SSW of Palimbang, Philippines M5.9 129 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 105 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 5 194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 64 km
1918 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 7.2 m 52 128 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 66 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 69 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m 120 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 49 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 51 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 89 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 147 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
April 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
May 78°F (26°C) 8.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in
August 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
October 77°F (25°C) 8.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
December 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in

Lapuz has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in January to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 78.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and February the driest (3.6").

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