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Tacloban, Philippines

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259,353 Population 3,330/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Tacloban has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 138 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 117.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days138 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area77.9 sq mi (201.7 km²)
Population Density3,330/sq mi
Coordinates11.2433°N, 125.0047°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.0"
208% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 16.26"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,406 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 110 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 111 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 97 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 134 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 134 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 43 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 78 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 61 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 107 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 144 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 140 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 126 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 110 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 145 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 145 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 146 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 136 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 97 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 120 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 294 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 50 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 219 km
2021 Rai Category 5 139 km
2020 Goni Category 5 273 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 107 km
2020 Molave Category 1 241 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 185 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 21 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 251 km
2015 Melor Category 4 152 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 113 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 73 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 173 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 35 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 300 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 46 km
2006 Durian Category 4 240 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 150 km
2006 Utor Category 1 28 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 59 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 110 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 144 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 134 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 42 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 60 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 109 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 13.8 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 9.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.2 in Warmest, Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 15.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 16.3 in Wettest

Tacloban has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 117.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (16.3") and August the driest (6.2").

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