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Laya, Philippines

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3,787 Population 14/sq mi density
466 ft Elevation 142 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Laya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Area270.4 sq mi (700.3 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates17.4726°N, 121.4678°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.0"
121% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

538 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 69 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 120 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 77 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 134 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 133 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 133 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 108 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 149 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 126 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 125 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 147 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 87 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 141 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 136 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 69 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 133 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 126 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 118 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 120 km
Oct 7, 2012 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 205 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 140 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 259 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 80 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 287 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 125 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 136 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 82 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 231 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 66 km
2023 Saola Category 5 161 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 159 km
2022 Noru Category 5 253 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 78 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 283 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 204 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 264 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 138 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 59 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 87 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 135 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 133 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 69 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 106 km
1627 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 43 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 108 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 2.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 10.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 11.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 10.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in

Laya has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.7") and February the driest (1.2").

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