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Puncan, Philippines

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4,047 Population 40/sq mi density
965 ft Elevation 294 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Puncan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Area102.2 sq mi (264.7 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates15.9071°N, 120.9907°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.2"
103% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

643 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 32 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 135 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 65 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 140 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 118 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 61 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 145 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 70 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 147 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 150 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 54 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 83 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 133 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 71 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 55 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 127 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 82 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 111 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 74 km
Apr 9, 1993 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines M5.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 44 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 122 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 161 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 247 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 39 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 295 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 168 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 108 km
2023 Saola Category 4 218 km
2022 Noru Category 4 74 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 219 km
2021 Conson Category 1 278 km
2020 Goni Category 4 233 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 89 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 237 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 89 km
2016 Haima Category 4 220 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 23 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 242 km
2015 Noul Category 5 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 78 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 32 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 135 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 145 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 83 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 110 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 146 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 158 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 163 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in
August 78°F (26°C) 15.2 in Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 11.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.5 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in

Puncan has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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