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Oroquieta, Philippines

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71,373 Population 777/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Oroquieta 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 154 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 101.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days154 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area91.9 sq mi (237.9 km²)
Population Density777/sq mi
Coordinates8.4859°N, 123.8048°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.0"
166% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.11"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

257 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 101 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 40 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 89 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 87 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 143 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 130 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 119 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 146 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 146 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 102 km
Apr 12, 2017 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines M5.5 144 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 92 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 39 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 57 km
Jun 6, 1995 39 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.4 143 km
Jun 1, 2018 32 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 132 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines M5.3 61 km
Aug 26, 2009 25 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.3 103 km
Oct 1, 2011 30 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 126 km
Jun 27, 1998 31 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.3 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 244 km
2021 Rai Category 4 185 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 40 km
2005 Roke Category 1 268 km
1995 Zack Category 2 258 km
1994 Owen Category 1 213 km
1993 Nell Category 1 207 km
1990 Mike Category 4 225 km
1986 Marge Category 1 185 km
1984 Ike Category 4 174 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 110 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 7.4 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 10.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in
October 80°F (26°C) 13.1 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 9.9 in

Oroquieta has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 101.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.1") and April the driest (3.8").

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