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Payao, Philippines

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4,674 Population 49/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Payao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 167 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 93.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days167 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area94.9 sq mi (245.7 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates7.5867°N, 122.8028°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.3"
145% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

267 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.8 on May 18, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 142 km
Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 103 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 118 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 136 km
Jul 29, 2010 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M6.6 124 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 114 km
Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 89 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 119 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 60 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 133 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 147 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 72 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 133 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 110 km
Jul 23, 2010 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 135 km
Feb 23, 1991 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines M5.7 98 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 134 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 79 km
Oct 4, 2009 55 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines M5.6 129 km
Oct 13, 1993 64 km NW of Malayal, Philippines M5.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 4 281 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 166 km
1984 Ike Category 4 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
March 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 12.5 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 11.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 11.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
December 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in

Payao has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.5") and January the driest (2.4").

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