Loon, Philippines

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43,857 Population 1,002/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Loon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area43.8 sq mi (113.4 km²)
Population Density1,002/sq mi
Coordinates9.7998°N, 123.7929°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.83"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

398 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 37 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 99 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 68 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 92 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 77 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 50 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 83 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 78 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 146 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 12 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 51 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 70 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 144 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 66 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 128 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 102 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 60 km
Oct 20, 2013 6 km ENE of Balilihan, Philippines M5.3 26 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 11 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 110 km
2021 Rai Category 4 56 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 289 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 203 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 254 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 156 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 104 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 211 km
2006 Utor Category 3 205 km
2005 Roke Category 1 122 km
1998 Faith Category 1 246 km
1995 Zack Category 2 113 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 274 km
1994 Axel Category 3 169 km
1994 Owen Category 1 68 km
1993 Nell Category 1 79 km
1990 Mike Category 4 81 km
1988 Skip Category 4 204 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 246 km
1986 Marge Category 1 100 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 68 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 92 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 99 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 112 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 117 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 124 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 165 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in
November 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in

Loon has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.8") and April the driest (2.1").

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