Ormoc, Philippines

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238,545 Population 1,007/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Ormoc has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 93.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area236.9 sq mi (613.6 km²)
Population Density1,007/sq mi
Coordinates11.0064°N, 124.6075°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.6"
146% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.93"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

917 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 17, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 136 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 140 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 146 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 143 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 14 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 127 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 105 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 136 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 141 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 101 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 19 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 150 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 118 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 106 km
Jan 17, 2012 19 km E of Salcedo, Philippines M5.7 136 km
May 10, 2018 19 km SSE of Tubajon, Philippines M5.7 146 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 81 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 28 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 136 km
Oct 24, 1993 16 km SW of Cabay, Philippines M5.6 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 25 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 266 km
2021 Rai Category 5 110 km
2020 Goni Category 5 290 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 137 km
2020 Molave Category 1 267 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 211 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 54 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 277 km
2015 Melor Category 4 177 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 164 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 100 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 207 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 21 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 262 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 69 km
2006 Durian Category 4 266 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 192 km
2006 Utor Category 2 49 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 155 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 57 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 140 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 34 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 58 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 104 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 153 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 154 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 8.8 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
November 80°F (26°C) 11.9 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in

Ormoc has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.9") and April the driest (4.4").

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