Palanit, Philippines

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26,068 Population
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Palanit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 114.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates12.3213°N, 124.3434°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 114.2"
201% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 14.96"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

960 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 138 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 94 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 109 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 147 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 115 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 140 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 136 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 113 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 139 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 33 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 105 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 53 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 95 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 103 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 54 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 81 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 103 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 78 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 148 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 193 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 136 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 164 km
2021 Rai Category 5 248 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 289 km
2020 Goni Category 5 142 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 17 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 255 km
2020 Molave Category 1 123 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 75 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 85 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 134 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 208 km
2015 Melor Category 4 42 km
2015 Noul Category 3 293 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 165 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 30 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 85 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 143 km
2013 Utor Category 3 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 138 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 33 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 59 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 91 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 91 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 171 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 10.8 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in
March 76°F (25°C) 5.8 in
April 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in Driest
May 80°F (26°C) 6.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
July 80°F (26°C) 10.1 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 12.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 14.8 in
December 76°F (24°C) 15.0 in Wettest

Palanit has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 114.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.0") and April the driest (5.0").

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