Talakag, Philippines

Full City Profile

7,860 Population 19/sq mi density

1,322 ft Elevation 403 meters

78°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Talakag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 158 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	78.1°F
	45% above US avg
January Average	76°F (24°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	158 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,322 ft (403 m)
Area	422.1 sq mi (1,093.3 km²)
Population Density	19/sq mi
Coordinates	8.2336°N, 124.6003°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.5"

159% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 13.23"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

270 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

May 23, 1998	6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines	M6.0	97 km
May 20, 2017	25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines	M6.0	146 km
Jul 1, 2019	48 km S of Valencia, Philippines	M5.9	113 km
Sep 4, 2016	7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines	M5.8	143 km
Jul 23, 2010	29 km W of Litayan, Philippines	M5.8	137 km
Apr 11, 2017	8 km N of Osias, Philippines	M5.8	66 km
Feb 10, 2024	8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines	M5.8	118 km
Sep 3, 2012	5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines	M5.7	61 km
Jun 7, 1999	1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines	M5.7	143 km
Sep 23, 2017	3 km E of Malinao, Philippines	M5.7	76 km
Jun 14, 2021	5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines	M5.7	71 km
Jun 14, 2002	5 km W of Malabang, Philippines	M5.6	96 km
Jun 1, 2013	13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines	M5.6	112 km
Jun 9, 1999	3 km E of Aurora, Philippines	M5.5	145 km
Jun 2, 2013	13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines	M5.5	112 km
Apr 12, 2017	9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines	M5.5	64 km
Dec 18, 1991	39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines	M5.5	129 km
Feb 26, 2004	9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines	M5.5	120 km
Apr 28, 1992	50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines	M5.4	96 km
Feb 10, 2024	1 km NNW of Salvacion, Philippines	M5.4	130 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Rai	Category 5	204 km
2012	Bopha	Category 5	44 km
1995	Zack	Category 2	265 km
1994	Owen	Category 1	228 km
1993	Nell	Category 1	197 km
1990	Mike	Category 4	243 km
1986	Marge	Category 1	185 km
1984	Ike	Category 4	177 km
1982	Nelson	Category 3	241 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (108 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Camiguin	Stratovolcano(es)	1,552 m (5,092 ft)	1953	108 km
Apo	Stratovolcano	2,938 m (9,639 ft)	Unknown	157 km
Leonard Range	Stratovolcano	1,080 m (3,543 ft)	120	185 km
Cuernos de Negros	Complex	1,862 m (6,109 ft)	Unknown	194 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	76°F (24°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	76°F (25°C)	3.4 in	Driest
March	78°F (25°C)	3.9 in
April	80°F (27°C)	4.1 in
May	80°F (27°C)	9.1 in	Warmest
June	79°F (26°C)	12.3 in
July	79°F (26°C)	11.9 in
August	79°F (26°C)	11.1 in
September	79°F (26°C)	13.2 in	Wettest
October	78°F (26°C)	11.6 in
November	78°F (25°C)	7.8 in
December	77°F (25°C)	6.1 in

Talakag has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 98.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.2") and February the driest (3.4").

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