Libuganon, Philippines

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85,423 Population 684/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Libuganon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 89.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area125.0 sq mi (323.7 km²)
Population Density684/sq mi
Coordinates7.3488°N, 125.7782°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.8"
136% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.78"
Driest Month (Mar) 5.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,516 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 102 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 110 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 142 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 96 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 89 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 130 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 147 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 131 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 131 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 132 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 117 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 117 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 127 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 130 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 128 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 142 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 124 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 54 km
Apr 20, 2022 50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines M6.0 133 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 295 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 52 km
1993 Nell Category 1 233 km
1986 Marge Category 2 244 km
1984 Ike Category 4 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m - 110 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 101 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m - 119 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 146 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 30 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 69 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 134 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in

Libuganon has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.8") and March the driest (5.5").

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