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Taltal, Philippines

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5,370 Population 2/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Taltal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 122.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area3,021.5 sq mi (7,825.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.5878°N, 119.9455°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.7"
223% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 35.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

694 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 31, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 132 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 30 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 150 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 75 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 120 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 100 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 134 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 93 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 32 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 122 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 72 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 105 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 96 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 41 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 138 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 95 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 69 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 138 km
Sep 22, 1990 62 km W of Palauig, Philippines M5.6 68 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 108 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 187 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 68 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 130 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 237 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 200 km
2022 Noru Category 4 11 km
2021 Conson Category 1 299 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 46 km
2020 Molave Category 2 267 km
2020 Goni Category 1 259 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 229 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 291 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 116 km
2016 Haima Category 4 297 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 68 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 169 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 224 km
2015 Melor Category 4 192 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 121 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 132 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 30 km
1872 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pinatubo (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 67 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 96 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 108 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 131 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest
May 83°F (29°C) 10.2 in
June 82°F (28°C) 17.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 25.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 35.1 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 19.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in

Taltal has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 122.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (35.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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