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Loreto, Philippines

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5,730 Population 10/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Loreto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 113 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 130.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days113 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area564.8 sq mi (1,462.8 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates8.1869°N, 125.8531°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 130.7"
244% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 18.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 8.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,605 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 149 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 137 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 103 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 134 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 84 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 60 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 150 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 68 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 108 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 136 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 87 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 120 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 54 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 127 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 101 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 80 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 122 km
Sep 5, 1990 21 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines M5.8 78 km
May 16, 2004 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.8 71 km
Sep 20, 1994 18 km E of Baculin, Philippines M5.8 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 273 km
2021 Rai Category 5 202 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 291 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 43 km
1995 Zack Category 2 251 km
1994 Axel Category 3 291 km
1994 Owen Category 1 224 km
1993 Nell Category 1 140 km
1990 Mike Category 4 228 km
1988 Skip Category 4 295 km
1986 Marge Category 2 151 km
1984 Ike Category 4 151 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 149 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 131 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 76 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 136 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 92 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 148 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 18.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 12.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 14.2 in

Loreto has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 130.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (18.7") and July the driest (8.3").

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