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Puerto Galera, Philippines

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3,274 Population 34/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Puerto Galera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area95.7 sq mi (247.9 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates13.5022°N, 120.9517°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.9"
102% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.32"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

875 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 13 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 33 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 61 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 113 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 38 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 66 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 99 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 102 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 29 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 30 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 114 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 52 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 28 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 50 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 31 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 14 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 40 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 48 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 22 km
Jul 7, 1990 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines M5.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 278 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 287 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 262 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 159 km
2022 Noru Category 4 195 km
2021 Conson Category 1 81 km
2020 Goni Category 4 83 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 182 km
2020 Molave Category 2 52 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 190 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 34 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 126 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 261 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 35 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 191 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 282 km
2015 Melor Category 4 13 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 76 km
2014 Hagupit Category 1 242 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 185 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 13 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 56 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 56 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 5 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 126 km
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake 123 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 56 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 56 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 78 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 85 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 108 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 125 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 148 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 190 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 12.3 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 11.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
December 78°F (25°C) 5.6 in

Puerto Galera has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.3") and March the driest (0.9").

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