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Oras, Philippines

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9,022 Population 124/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Oras has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 122 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 136.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days122 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area72.9 sq mi (188.7 km²)
Population Density124/sq mi
Coordinates12.1406°N, 125.4397°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 136.2"
258% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 20.24"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,513 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 18 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 61 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 56 km
Mar 3, 2008 Philippine Islands region M6.9 136 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 28 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 28 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 28 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 53 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 143 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 43 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 50 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 94 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 148 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 59 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 67 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 85 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 33 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 94 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 32 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 187 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 139 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 111 km
2021 Rai Category 5 241 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 214 km
2020 Goni Category 5 180 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 275 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 17 km
2020 Molave Category 1 156 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 88 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 101 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 151 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 196 km
2015 Melor Category 4 56 km
2015 Noul Category 3 248 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 47 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 68 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 31 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 145 km
2013 Utor Category 3 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 75 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 18 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 148 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 53 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 107 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 120 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 152 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 166 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 16.2 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in
March 78°F (26°C) 8.5 in
April 80°F (26°C) 7.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 19.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 20.2 in Wettest

Oras has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 136.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (20.2") and August the driest (6.3").

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