New Visayas, Philippines

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14,758 Population 183/sq mi density

141 ft Elevation 43 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

New Visayas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	79.7°F
	48% above US avg
January Average	78°F (26°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	141 ft (43 m)
Area	80.5 sq mi (208.5 km²)
Population Density	183/sq mi
Coordinates	7.5233°N, 125.6233°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.5"

141% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 9.29"

Driest Month (Mar) 5.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001	21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines	M7.5	126 km
May 17, 1992	23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines	M7.3	131 km
May 17, 1992	9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines	M7.1	117 km
May 11, 1993	3 km E of Manay, Philippines	M7.0	110 km
Aug 2, 2024	20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines	M6.8	132 km
Nov 13, 1991	4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines	M6.8	124 km
Oct 25, 1990	13 km E of Tidman, Philippines	M6.5	127 km
Jan 1, 2002	3 km S of Lais, Philippines	M6.3	136 km
Sep 23, 2016	36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines	M6.3	143 km
Sep 15, 1997	23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines	M6.2	129 km
Apr 19, 2022	41 km E of Santiago, Philippines	M6.1	149 km
Feb 7, 2021	9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines	M6.0	102 km
Feb 1, 2023	1 km NW of Babag, Philippines	M6.0	54 km
Apr 5, 2018	43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines	M6.0	149 km
Nov 21, 1996	27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines	M5.9	134 km
Aug 19, 1993	27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines	M5.9	136 km
Mar 7, 2023	6 km SE of Manat, Philippines	M5.9	48 km
May 16, 2004	4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines	M5.8	61 km
May 15, 1993	9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines	M5.8	117 km
Sep 20, 1994	18 km E of Baculin, Philippines	M5.8	124 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Rai	Category 5	279 km
2012	Bopha	Category 5	43 km
1994	Owen	Category 1	298 km
1993	Nell	Category 1	218 km
1986	Marge	Category 2	229 km
1984	Ike	Category 4	229 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	—	131 km
2023	E. MINDANAO ISLAND	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	144 km
2025	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	0.3 m	10	121 km
1970	PHILIPPINE TRENCH	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	144 km
1924	E. MINDANAO ISLAND	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	149 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (49 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Leonard Range	Stratovolcano	1,080 m (3,543 ft)	120	49 km
Apo	Stratovolcano	2,938 m (9,639 ft)	Unknown	71 km
Matutum	Stratovolcano	2,286 m (7,500 ft)	1290	142 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (26°C)	8.2 in	Coldest
February	78°F (26°C)	6.7 in
March	79°F (26°C)	5.7 in	Driest
April	81°F (27°C)	6.8 in
May	81°F (27°C)	9.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
June	80°F (27°C)	8.7 in
July	80°F (27°C)	7.4 in
August	80°F (27°C)	7.5 in
September	80°F (27°C)	8.0 in
October	80°F (27°C)	8.5 in
November	80°F (27°C)	7.4 in
December	79°F (26°C)	7.2 in

New Visayas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (5.7").

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