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Paitan, Philippines

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3,294 Population 32/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Paitan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area104.6 sq mi (271.0 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates6.6601°N, 124.8718°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.2"
74% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,152 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 20, 2025.

Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 98 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 129 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 130 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 95 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 98 km
Apr 23, 1995 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines M6.1 141 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 123 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 135 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 99 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 110 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 28 km
Apr 19, 2025 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 122 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 125 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 111 km
Apr 28, 1992 66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 148 km
Jul 6, 1994 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines M5.9 139 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 110 km
Aug 5, 2017 Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 85 km
Nov 4, 2000 22 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M5.8 141 km
Oct 5, 1997 2 km NNW of Sugal, Philippines M5.8 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 170 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 96 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 98 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 75 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m 130 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 69 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 39 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 57 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 151 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in

Paitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (3.2").

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