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Palanas, Philippines

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2,690 Population 41/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Palanas 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 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area66.1 sq mi (171.1 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates12.1458°N, 123.9216°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.5"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.46"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

492 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 144 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 137 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 146 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 17 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 130 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 19 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 144 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 129 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 14 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 125 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 145 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 3 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 137 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 94 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 109 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 33 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 33 km
Oct 12, 2000 10 km WNW of Catubig, Philippines M5.5 119 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 140 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 227 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 127 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 206 km
2021 Rai Category 4 230 km
2021 Conson Category 1 284 km
2020 Goni Category 5 155 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 266 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 44 km
2020 Molave Category 1 141 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 97 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 64 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 151 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 248 km
2015 Melor Category 4 62 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 206 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 20 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 119 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 108 km
2010 Conson Category 1 241 km
2009 Mirinae Category 2 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 17 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 71 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 96 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 101 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 171 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 176 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 178 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 7.3 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Driest
May 83°F (29°C) 5.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in

Palanas has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.5") and April the driest (3.3").

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