Sampao, Philippines

Full City Profile

8,648 Population 16/sq mi density

112 ft Elevation 34 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Sampao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	79.7°F
	48% above US avg
January Average	78°F (26°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	112 ft (34 m)
Area	544.9 sq mi (1,411.2 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	7.5939°N, 125.6611°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.5"

141% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 9.29"

Driest Month (Mar) 5.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,215 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001	21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines	M7.5	127 km
May 17, 1992	23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines	M7.3	129 km
May 17, 1992	9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines	M7.1	115 km
May 11, 1993	3 km E of Manay, Philippines	M7.0	109 km
Nov 13, 1991	4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines	M6.8	116 km
Aug 2, 2024	20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines	M6.8	124 km
Oct 25, 1990	13 km E of Tidman, Philippines	M6.5	119 km
Aug 3, 2024	44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines	M6.3	146 km
Sep 23, 2016	36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines	M6.3	146 km
Jan 1, 2002	3 km S of Lais, Philippines	M6.3	144 km
Sep 15, 1997	23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines	M6.2	122 km
Apr 19, 2022	41 km E of Santiago, Philippines	M6.1	147 km
Feb 7, 2021	9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines	M6.0	111 km
Feb 1, 2023	1 km NW of Babag, Philippines	M6.0	47 km
Apr 5, 2018	43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines	M6.0	150 km
Nov 21, 1996	27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines	M5.9	137 km
Aug 19, 1993	27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines	M5.9	134 km
Mar 7, 2023	6 km SE of Manat, Philippines	M5.9	45 km
Sep 20, 1994	18 km E of Baculin, Philippines	M5.8	121 km
Apr 11, 2017	8 km N of Osias, Philippines	M5.8	94 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Rai	Category 5	270 km
2012	Bopha	Category 5	35 km
1994	Owen	Category 1	290 km
1993	Nell	Category 1	209 km
1990	Mike	Category 4	297 km
1986	Marge	Category 2	220 km
1984	Ike	Category 4	220 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1992	PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	6.0 m	—	129 km
2023	E. MINDANAO ISLAND	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	135 km
2025	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	0.3 m	10	119 km
1970	PHILIPPINE TRENCH	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	145 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (49 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Leonard Range	Stratovolcano	1,080 m (3,543 ft)	120	49 km
Apo	Stratovolcano	2,938 m (9,639 ft)	Unknown	80 km
Matutum	Stratovolcano	2,286 m (7,500 ft)	1290	151 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (26°C)	8.2 in	Coldest
February	78°F (26°C)	6.7 in
March	79°F (26°C)	5.7 in	Driest
April	81°F (27°C)	6.8 in
May	81°F (27°C)	9.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
June	80°F (27°C)	8.7 in
July	80°F (27°C)	7.4 in
August	80°F (27°C)	7.5 in
September	80°F (27°C)	8.0 in
October	80°F (27°C)	8.5 in
November	80°F (27°C)	7.4 in
December	79°F (26°C)	7.2 in

Sampao has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (5.7").

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