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Tanauan, Philippines

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16,567 Population 547/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Tanauan 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 138 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days138 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area30.3 sq mi (78.4 km²)
Population Density547/sq mi
Coordinates11.1094°N, 125.0156°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.5"
204% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,422 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 122 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 122 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 143 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 148 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 109 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 142 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 42 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 89 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 75 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 111 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 125 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 134 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 142 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 145 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 121 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 135 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 136 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 148 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 135 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 39 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 231 km
2021 Rai Category 5 124 km
2020 Goni Category 5 288 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 122 km
2020 Molave Category 1 256 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 200 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 35 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 266 km
2015 Melor Category 4 167 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 123 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 88 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 188 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 27 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 286 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 59 km
2006 Durian Category 4 255 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 163 km
2006 Utor Category 1 40 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 133 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 44 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 122 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 143 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 29 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 70 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 94 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 199 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 13.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.2 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 15.6 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 15.3 in

Tanauan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.6") and August the driest (6.2").

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