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Limon, Philippines

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2,102 Population 29/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Limon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 161 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 96.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days161 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area71.6 sq mi (185.4 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates11.2889°N, 124.5671°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.6"
154% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.24"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.53"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

954 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 17, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 140 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 143 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 130 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 19 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 86 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 113 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 111 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 137 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 133 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 144 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 127 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 126 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 41 km
Aug 8, 1996 22 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M5.8 143 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 121 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 37 km
Jan 17, 2012 19 km E of Salcedo, Philippines M5.7 139 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 96 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 148 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 28 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 240 km
2021 Rai Category 5 138 km
2020 Goni Category 5 259 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 108 km
2020 Molave Category 1 236 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 180 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 38 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 246 km
2015 Melor Category 4 146 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 151 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 70 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 178 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 41 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 290 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 43 km
2006 Durian Category 4 235 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 167 km
2006 Utor Category 2 28 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 124 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 82 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 140 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 26 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 57 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 132 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 157 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 160 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 174 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 9.0 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
March 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 12.2 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in

Limon has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 96.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.2") and April the driest (4.5").

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