Licab, Philippines

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29,590 Population 1,138/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Licab has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 92.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area26.0 sq mi (67.4 km²)
Population Density1,138/sq mi
Coordinates15.5439°N, 120.7634°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"
144% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

694 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 17, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 46 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 112 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 108 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 150 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 71 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 144 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 99 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 122 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 119 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 102 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 102 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 93 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 129 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 96 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 89 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 36 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 97 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 106 km
Dec 22, 1997 Luzon, Philippines M5.6 115 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 88 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 163 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 149 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 293 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 84 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 161 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 154 km
2023 Saola Category 4 257 km
2022 Noru Category 4 28 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 266 km
2021 Conson Category 1 249 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 42 km
2020 Goni Category 3 204 km
2020 Molave Category 2 275 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 256 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 281 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 129 km
2016 Haima Category 4 266 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 51 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 195 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 105 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 46 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 112 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 141 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 20 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 38 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 64 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 100 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 117 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 136 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 169 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 173 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 85°F (29°C) 1.8 in
May 85°F (29°C) 7.0 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 9.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 14.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 15.5 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 11.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
December 80°F (26°C) 1.1 in

Licab has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.5") and February the driest (0.2").

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