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Tajao, Philippines

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5,394 Population 17/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Tajao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area313.3 sq mi (811.4 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates10.3148°N, 123.5835°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.1"
74% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.78"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

395 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on May 3, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 76 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 137 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 54 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 132 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 146 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 72 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 111 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 144 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 78 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 59 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 127 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 46 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 150 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 92 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 128 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 123 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 143 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 137 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 72 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km N of Nahawan, Philippines M5.3 62 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 53 km
2021 Rai Category 4 39 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 242 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 154 km
2015 Melor Category 4 269 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 299 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 208 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 99 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 150 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 154 km
2006 Utor Category 3 158 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 257 km
2005 Roke Category 1 69 km
1998 Faith Category 1 187 km
1995 Zack Category 2 54 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 237 km
1994 Axel Category 2 126 km
1994 Owen Category 1 36 km
1993 Manny Category 4 243 km
1993 Nell Category 1 34 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 54 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 51 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 52 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 64 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 127 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 156 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 170 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 172 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 4.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in

Tajao has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 66.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.8") and April the driest (2.1").

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