Lawa-an, Philippines

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79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Lawa-an has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 107.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	79.0°F
	46% above US avg
January Average	80°F (27°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Area	78.7 sq mi (203.7 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	11.1500°N, 122.0333°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.4"

183% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 22.50"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

168 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 21, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990	0 km ESE of Union, Philippines	M7.1	69 km
May 12, 1997	43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines	M5.9	115 km
Sep 1, 2003	30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines	M5.8	116 km
Nov 14, 2012	1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines	M5.7	138 km
Mar 27, 2006	0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines	M5.6	124 km
Jul 23, 1990	7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines	M5.6	37 km
Jun 14, 1990	19 km SSW of Union, Philippines	M5.6	56 km
Sep 29, 2000	34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines	M5.6	109 km
Jun 14, 1990	8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines	M5.5	30 km
Jun 9, 2014	30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines	M5.4	120 km
Aug 15, 2016	21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines	M5.4	33 km
Nov 9, 1996	34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines	M5.4	106 km
May 21, 1992	2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines	M5.4	64 km
Feb 12, 1997	48 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines	M5.2	111 km
Feb 27, 2000	6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines	M5.2	57 km
Jul 11, 2009	29 km WNW of Bulata, Philippines	M5.1	136 km
Sep 1, 2003	21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines	M5.1	115 km
Aug 13, 2022	26 km S of Magdalena, Philippines	M5.1	108 km
Jul 14, 2005	5 km NNW of Calaya, Philippines	M5.1	92 km
May 17, 2025	24 km W of Bulata, Philippines	M5.1	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Kalmaegi	Category 1	87 km
2021	Rai	Category 4	122 km
2021	Conson	Category 1	264 km
2020	Goni	Category 5	284 km
2020	Molave	Category 2	229 km
2020	Vongfong	Category 2	227 km
2019	Kammuri	Category 4	218 km
2019	Phanfone	Category 3	83 km
2016	Nock-ten	Category 4	250 km
2015	Melor	Category 4	195 km
2014	Rammasun	Category 4	291 km
2014	Hagupit	Category 2	227 km
2013	Haiyan	Category 5	68 km
2012	Bopha	Category 3	179 km
2008	Fengshen	Category 3	107 km
2006	Durian	Category 4	263 km
2006	Xangsane	Category 4	281 km
2006	Utor	Category 3	104 km
2006	Chanchu	Category 2	203 km
2005	Roke	Category 1	195 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1948	SULU SEA	Earthquake	—	74	53 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (137 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Silay	Stratovolcano	1,510 m (4,954 ft)	Unknown	137 km
Mandalagan	Complex	1,885 m (6,184 ft)	Unknown	144 km
Kanlaon	Stratovolcano	2,435 m (7,989 ft)	2017	145 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	80°F (27°C)	3.6 in
February	78°F (25°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
March	79°F (26°C)	1.7 in	Driest
April	81°F (27°C)	2.3 in
May	81°F (27°C)	10.8 in	Warmest
June	80°F (27°C)	17.2 in
July	79°F (26°C)	22.5 in	Wettest
August	79°F (26°C)	22.3 in
September	79°F (26°C)	16.7 in
October	79°F (26°C)	14.5 in
November	79°F (26°C)	11.3 in
December	78°F (26°C)	6.2 in

Lawa-an has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in February to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 130.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.5") and March the driest (1.7").

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