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Osmeña, Philippines

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2,915 Population 41/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Osmeña has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days173 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area70.7 sq mi (183.0 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates12.7315°N, 123.3318°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.6"
136% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.85"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

304 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 103 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 118 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 74 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 77 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 89 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 24 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 127 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 113 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 112 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 103 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 127 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 125 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 58 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 140 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 120 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 143 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 119 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 16 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 27 km
Aug 1, 1998 7 km E of Batuan, Philippines M5.3 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 199 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 210 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 179 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 1 259 km
2022 Noru Category 5 254 km
2021 Rai Category 4 293 km
2021 Conson Category 1 196 km
2020 Goni Category 5 90 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 197 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 31 km
2020 Molave Category 1 65 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 45 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 114 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 86 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 215 km
2015 Melor Category 4 20 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 284 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 75 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 8 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 168 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 94 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 77 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 79 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 103 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 6.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 11.9 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in

Osmeña has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.9") and April the driest (3.0").

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