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Siquijor, Philippines

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10,259 Population 293/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Siquijor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area35.0 sq mi (90.7 km²)
Population Density293/sq mi
Coordinates9.2142°N, 123.5150°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

462 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 99 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 143 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 94 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 134 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 88 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 52 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 122 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 143 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 75 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 83 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 67 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 143 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 103 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 107 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 103 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 62 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 112 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 144 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 69 km
Jun 27, 1998 31 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.3 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 158 km
2021 Rai Category 4 101 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 273 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 222 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 34 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 276 km
2006 Utor Category 1 276 km
2005 Roke Category 1 190 km
1995 Zack Category 2 177 km
1994 Axel Category 2 241 km
1994 Owen Category 1 138 km
1993 Nell Category 1 148 km
1990 Mike Category 4 153 km
1988 Skip Category 4 276 km
1986 Marge Category 1 151 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 257 km
1984 Ike Category 4 99 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 163 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 94 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 38 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 127 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 140 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 162 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in

Siquijor has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and April the driest (2.2").

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