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Panitan, Philippines

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5,156 Population 149/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Panitan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area34.7 sq mi (89.9 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates11.4660°N, 122.7725°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.3"
140% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.40"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 101 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 146 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 132 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 91 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 148 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 141 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 51 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 80 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 106 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 59 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 89 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 136 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 44 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 142 km
Feb 27, 2000 6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines M5.2 127 km
May 7, 1998 3 km N of Potot, Philippines M5.1 112 km
Nov 23, 1994 24 km SW of La Paz, Philippines M5.1 142 km
Mar 27, 1991 8 km ENE of Aroroy, Philippines M5.1 142 km
Sep 1, 2003 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines M5.1 98 km
Jul 14, 2005 5 km NNW of Calaya, Philippines M5.1 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 107 km
2021 Rai Category 4 155 km
2021 Conson Category 1 254 km
2020 Goni Category 5 237 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 155 km
2020 Molave Category 1 195 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 182 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 40 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 226 km
2015 Melor Category 4 161 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 226 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 146 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 20 km
2012 Bopha Category 2 243 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 49 km
2006 Durian Category 4 228 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 218 km
2006 Utor Category 3 52 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 163 km
2005 Roke Category 1 129 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 92 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 105 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 124 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 6.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 9.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 10.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 12.4 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 11.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in

Panitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.4") and April the driest (2.8").

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