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Sumag, Philippines

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18,752 Population 605/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Sumag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 145.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area31.0 sq mi (80.2 km²)
Population Density605/sq mi
Coordinates10.6014°N, 122.9192°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 145.3"
282% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

367 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 74 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 146 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 82 km
May 12, 1997 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.9 146 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 89 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 85 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 123 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 66 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 97 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 108 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 138 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 64 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 103 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 122 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 97 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 86 km
Jul 11, 2011 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M5.3 135 km
Jul 11, 2011 30 km WSW of Maricalom, Philippines M5.3 140 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 71 km
Jul 11, 2011 28 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.3 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 31 km
2021 Rai Category 4 70 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 234 km
2020 Molave Category 1 293 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 278 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 133 km
2015 Melor Category 4 253 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 220 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 95 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 152 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 135 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 296 km
2006 Utor Category 3 140 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 245 km
2005 Roke Category 1 102 km
2004 Muifa Category 1 284 km
1998 Faith Category 1 157 km
1995 Zack Category 2 24 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 245 km
1994 Axel Category 2 123 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 74 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 31 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 37 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 39 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.3 in
April 83°F (29°C) 3.2 in
May 84°F (29°C) 7.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 11.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 13.7 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 12.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 11.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in

Sumag has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 94.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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