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Salawagan, Philippines

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6,508 Population 29/sq mi density
935 ft Elevation 285 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Salawagan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 157 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days157 days/yr

Geography

Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Area222.1 sq mi (575.1 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates7.7053°N, 125.1150°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.1"
161% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.33"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

446 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 104 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 147 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 104 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 106 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 115 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 120 km
May 16, 2004 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.8 116 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 34 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 44 km
Mar 11, 1997 9 km SSE of Bislig, Philippines M5.7 144 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 24 km
Jun 7, 1999 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines M5.7 127 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 16 km
Sep 18, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines M5.7 140 km
Apr 25, 2007 10 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.7 150 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 121 km
Mar 7, 2023 13 km ENE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.6 126 km
Jul 9, 2019 8 km W of Dolo, Philippines M5.6 99 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 54 km
Jun 2, 2013 13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines M5.5 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 255 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 56 km
1994 Owen Category 1 278 km
1993 Nell Category 1 223 km
1990 Mike Category 4 296 km
1986 Marge Category 2 224 km
1984 Ike Category 4 226 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 81 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 109 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 149 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
May 81°F (27°C) 10.7 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 12.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 5.3 in

Salawagan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.9") and February the driest (4.3").

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