Lopez, Philippines

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96,006 Population 700/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Lopez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 85.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area137.2 sq mi (355.4 km²)
Population Density700/sq mi
Coordinates13.8840°N, 122.2604°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.0"
124% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.68"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

369 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 135 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 144 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 86 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 93 km
Apr 8, 2017 3 km S of Talaga, Philippines M5.5 145 km
Nov 15, 1994 11 km WSW of Victoria, Philippines M5.5 143 km
Feb 3, 2000 19 km SE of Laiya, Philippines M5.5 85 km
Aug 1, 2000 34 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.4 131 km
Mar 12, 1997 2 km WNW of San Teodoro, Philippines M5.4 146 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km N of Balatero, Philippines M5.4 149 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 13 km
Sep 3, 2024 28 km NE of Casuguran, Philippines M5.3 115 km
Apr 4, 2017 2 km N of Talahib Payap, Philippines M5.3 124 km
Sep 13, 2019 26 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.3 130 km
Jun 3, 2007 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines M5.3 46 km
Feb 4, 2016 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.2 8 km
Sep 3, 2014 47 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.2 144 km
Jul 28, 1995 10 km WSW of Patnanungan, Philippines M5.2 96 km
Apr 4, 2017 2 km SSW of Bolo, Philippines M5.2 140 km
Apr 29, 2010 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines M5.2 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 152 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 282 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 142 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 89 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 246 km
2023 Saola Category 4 265 km
2022 Noru Category 5 127 km
2021 Conson Category 1 74 km
2020 Goni Category 5 22 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 108 km
2020 Molave Category 2 80 km
2020 Vongfong Category 2 81 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 87 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 214 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 57 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 157 km
2015 Noul Category 5 290 km
2015 Melor Category 4 110 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 236 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 31 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 135 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 137 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 137 km
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 79 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 143 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 107 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 137 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Banahaw (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 87 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 107 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 122 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 124 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 4.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.7 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 12.6 in

Lopez has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.7") and April the driest (2.5").

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