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Licuan, Philippines

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4,301 Population 97/sq mi density
1,237 ft Elevation 377 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Licuan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 106.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)
Area99.0 sq mi (256.4 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates17.6089°N, 120.9059°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 106.9"
181% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

611 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 14 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 124 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 51 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 131 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 146 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 95 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 123 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 92 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 79 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 136 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 35 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 134 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 82 km
Apr 7, 2003 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 146 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 134 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 118 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 89 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 63 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 121 km
Mar 2, 2019 30 km NW of Davila, Philippines M5.6 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 189 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 139 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 225 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 68 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 299 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 111 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 112 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 122 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 279 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 71 km
2023 Saola Category 5 222 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 153 km
2022 Noru Category 4 258 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 138 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 241 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 236 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 270 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 169 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 59 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 101 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 111 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 14 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 38 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 146 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
April 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in Warmest
June 78°F (25°C) 15.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 20.8 in
August 76°F (25°C) 22.4 in Wettest
September 76°F (24°C) 15.7 in
October 75°F (24°C) 9.9 in
November 74°F (24°C) 6.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in

Licuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 59°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 114.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (22.4") and February the driest (1.3").

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