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Punta, Philippines

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3,909 Population 70/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Punta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 122 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 126.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days122 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area55.8 sq mi (144.4 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates8.9897°N, 125.3400°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 126.3"
232% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 18.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 7.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,671 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 126 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 111 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 133 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 121 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 116 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 113 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 101 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 145 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 103 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 125 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 117 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 141 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 136 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 94 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 142 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 144 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 141 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 120 km
Nov 4, 1996 16 km ENE of Union, Philippines M5.9 136 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 208 km
2021 Rai Category 5 115 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 249 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 210 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 95 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 267 km
2006 Utor Category 1 258 km
2005 Roke Category 1 231 km
1995 Zack Category 2 173 km
1994 Axel Category 4 203 km
1994 Owen Category 1 135 km
1993 Nell Category 1 84 km
1990 Mike Category 4 151 km
1988 Skip Category 4 224 km
1987 Phyllis Category 2 299 km
1986 Marge Category 2 79 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 251 km
1984 Ike Category 4 81 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 158 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 111 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 77 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 145 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 18.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 15.7 in

Punta has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 126.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (18.3") and April the driest (7.3").

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