Putiao, Philippines

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2,303 Population 16/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Putiao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 87.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area144.4 sq mi (373.9 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates13.0195°N, 123.7148°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.5"
130% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 18.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

422 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 122 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 103 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 67 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 81 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 147 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 131 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 87 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 122 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 144 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 139 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 76 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 97 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 115 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 75 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 131 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 105 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 96 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 74 km
Oct 12, 2000 10 km WNW of Catubig, Philippines M5.5 150 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 157 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 226 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 131 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 263 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 286 km
2022 Noru Category 5 221 km
2021 Conson Category 1 225 km
2020 Goni Category 5 55 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 166 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 48 km
2020 Molave Category 1 59 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 25 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 151 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 62 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 166 km
2015 Melor Category 4 34 km
2015 Noul Category 4 264 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 258 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 46 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 49 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 108 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 103 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 27 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 46 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 80 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 12.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 7.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 17.5 in
December 78°F (26°C) 18.6 in Wettest

Putiao has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 128.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (18.6") and April the driest (5.8").

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