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Salay, Philippines

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6,428 Population 179/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Salay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days173 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area35.8 sq mi (92.8 km²)
Population Density179/sq mi
Coordinates8.8592°N, 124.7892°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.9"
137% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.12"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

576 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 135 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 100 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 98 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 137 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 150 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 146 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 142 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 109 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 74 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 100 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 88 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 131 km
Jul 12, 2019 7 km E of Cantilan, Philippines M5.8 147 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 132 km
Mar 5, 2017 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines M5.7 133 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 110 km
Nov 11, 2009 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines M5.7 99 km
Oct 8, 2000 7 km WNW of Talisay, Philippines M5.7 138 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 144 km
Jun 7, 1999 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines M5.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 234 km
2021 Rai Category 5 131 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 279 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 238 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 77 km
2006 Utor Category 1 282 km
2005 Roke Category 1 238 km
1995 Zack Category 2 194 km
1994 Axel Category 3 233 km
1994 Owen Category 1 156 km
1993 Nell Category 1 127 km
1990 Mike Category 4 172 km
1988 Skip Category 4 263 km
1986 Marge Category 1 115 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 272 km
1984 Ike Category 4 105 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 172 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 6 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 40 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 165 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 9.4 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in
March 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
April 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
September 80°F (26°C) 6.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
December 78°F (25°C) 10.1 in Wettest

Salay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.1") and April the driest (3.4").

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