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Salug, Philippines

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6,774 Population 137/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Salug has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 160 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days160 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area49.6 sq mi (128.4 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates8.1147°N, 122.7833°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.4"
156% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

196 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 104 km
Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 91 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 47 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 140 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 102 km
Feb 23, 1991 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines M5.7 72 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 148 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 80 km
Sep 8, 2000 11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines M5.5 129 km
Jan 7, 2019 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.5 96 km
Sep 8, 1999 44 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.5 147 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 83 km
Jun 6, 1995 39 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.4 142 km
Jan 23, 2025 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines M5.4 78 km
Feb 28, 1993 74 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.3 117 km
Oct 1, 2011 30 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 130 km
Jun 1, 2018 32 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 134 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines M5.3 59 km
Aug 2, 2015 2 km SSW of Lapase, Philippines M5.2 118 km
May 9, 1995 31 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 256 km
2021 Rai Category 4 223 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 114 km
1995 Zack Category 2 300 km
1994 Owen Category 1 282 km
1993 Nell Category 1 294 km
1990 Mike Category 4 282 km
1986 Marge Category 1 289 km
1984 Ike Category 4 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m 44 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (133 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 13.2 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 12.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 11.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in

Salug has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.2") and February the driest (2.4").

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