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Los Arcos, Philippines

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2,234 Population 8/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Los Arcos 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 105 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 149.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days105 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area271.0 sq mi (702.0 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates8.6328°N, 125.9856°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 149.5"
293% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 23.74"
Driest Month (Aug) 8.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,261 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 60 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 52 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 85 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 98 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 99 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 64 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 131 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 112 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 105 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 94 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 94 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 109 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 68 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 134 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 132 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 78 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 99 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 127 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 81 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 221 km
2021 Rai Category 5 152 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 267 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 241 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 93 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 283 km
2006 Utor Category 1 283 km
2005 Roke Category 1 294 km
1995 Zack Category 2 200 km
1994 Axel Category 4 241 km
1994 Owen Category 1 176 km
1993 Nell Category 1 89 km
1990 Mike Category 5 177 km
1988 Skip Category 4 243 km
1986 Marge Category 2 99 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 272 km
1984 Ike Category 4 99 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 197 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 113 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 52 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (139 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 139 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 158 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 23.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 16.0 in
March 80°F (26°C) 14.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 11.6 in
December 80°F (26°C) 18.3 in

Los Arcos has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 149.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (23.7") and August the driest (8.5").

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