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Libas, Philippines

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3,373 Population 58/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Libas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 122 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 165.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days122 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area58.6 sq mi (151.7 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates9.8833°N, 125.9833°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 165.3"
335% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 28.54"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,809 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Aug 31, 2012 89 km E of Sulangan, Philippines M7.6 126 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 125 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 142 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 150 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 57 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 61 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 25 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 58 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 47 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 125 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 69 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 76 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 78 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 28 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 33 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 41 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 91 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 44 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 56 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 87 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 300 km
2021 Rai Category 5 13 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 247 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 132 km
2015 Melor Category 4 292 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 186 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 228 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 102 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 216 km
2008 Fengshen Category 2 151 km
2006 Xangsane Category 2 270 km
2006 Utor Category 1 147 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 206 km
2005 Roke Category 1 161 km
2004 Nida Category 4 198 km
2000 Xangsane Category 1 285 km
1998 Babs Category 4 284 km
1998 Faith Category 1 226 km
1995 Zack Category 2 67 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 139 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 142 km
1952 E. OF MINDANO, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 145 km
2012 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 95 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 162 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 28.5 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 22.2 in Coldest
March 80°F (27°C) 17.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 12.0 in
May 83°F (28°C) 7.9 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.1 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 18.5 in
December 80°F (27°C) 24.6 in

Libas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in February to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 165.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (28.5") and August the driest (5.1").

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