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Rapu-Rapu, Philippines

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4,647 Population 78/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Rapu-Rapu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 124 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 137.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days124 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area60.0 sq mi (155.3 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates13.1865°N, 124.1255°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 137.2"
261% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 21.22"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

579 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 141 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 128 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 79 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 113 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 19 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 109 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 102 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 135 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 94 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 108 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 78 km
Oct 1, 2024 62 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 132 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 144 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 139 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 105 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 102 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 115 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 123 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 75 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 116 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 234 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 95 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 282 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 259 km
2022 Noru Category 5 210 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 261 km
2021 Conson Category 1 265 km
2020 Goni Category 5 50 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 157 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 76 km
2020 Molave Category 1 24 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 21 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 176 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 37 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 130 km
2015 Melor Category 4 56 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 282 km
2015 Noul Category 4 223 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 231 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 15 145 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 113 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 24 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 47 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 96 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 14.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in
March 78°F (26°C) 8.0 in
April 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 15.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 19.7 in
December 78°F (25°C) 21.2 in Wettest

Rapu-Rapu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 137.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (21.2") and April the driest (6.6").

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