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Orion, Philippines

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63,044 Population 2,497/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Orion has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 110.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area25.3 sq mi (65.4 km²)
Population Density2,497/sq mi
Coordinates14.6206°N, 120.5817°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.9"
192% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 29.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,147 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 134 km
Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 133 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 103 km
Mar 13, 2022 75 km WNW of Cabra, Philippines M6.4 142 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 119 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 97 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 70 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 69 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 58 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 38 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 67 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 104 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 48 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 123 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 68 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 104 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 138 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 106 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 40 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

79 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 192 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 266 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 281 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 191 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 182 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 142 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 251 km
2022 Noru Category 4 77 km
2021 Conson Category 1 173 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 65 km
2020 Goni Category 3 136 km
2020 Molave Category 2 170 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 272 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 231 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 154 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 224 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 155 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 101 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 236 km
2015 Melor Category 4 86 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 81 133 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 82 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 82 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 134 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 133 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 100 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 82 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mariveles (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 15 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 23 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 62 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 67 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 77 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 82 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 95 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 115 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 80°F (26°C) 0.4 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 14.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 24.7 in
August 78°F (26°C) 29.8 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 17.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in
November 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in

Orion has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 110.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (29.8") and February the driest (0.3").

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