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Surigao, Philippines

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87,832 Population 280/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Surigao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 129 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 138.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days129 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area313.8 sq mi (812.8 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates9.7890°N, 125.4950°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 138.6"
265% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 22.91"
Driest Month (Sep) 5.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,364 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 149 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 88 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 96 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 99 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 94 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 14 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 31 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 90 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 31 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 52 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 93 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 61 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 121 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 97 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 95 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 121 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 87 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 61 km
Feb 8, 2019 52 km E of Union, Philippines M5.9 119 km
Nov 4, 1996 16 km ENE of Union, Philippines M5.9 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 125 km
2021 Rai Category 5 49 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 259 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 159 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 222 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 235 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 121 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 185 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 177 km
2006 Utor Category 1 168 km
2006 Xangsane Category 1 290 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 240 km
2005 Roke Category 1 155 km
2004 Nida Category 4 238 km
1998 Faith Category 1 225 km
1995 Zack Category 2 82 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 239 km
1994 Axel Category 4 113 km
1994 Owen Category 1 56 km
1993 Nell Category 1 15 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 114 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 63 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 111 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 22.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 16.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 13.0 in
April 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Driest
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 15.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 20.2 in

Surigao has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 138.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (22.9") and September the driest (5.8").

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