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Tanjay, Philippines

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84,593 Population 820/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Tanjay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days189 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area103.1 sq mi (267.1 km²)
Population Density820/sq mi
Coordinates9.5162°N, 123.1580°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.3"
114% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

518 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 113 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 54 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 108 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 121 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 42 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 89 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 124 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 120 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 35 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 91 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 66 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 65 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 126 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 104 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 142 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 62 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 97 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 122 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 120 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines M5.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 121 km
2021 Rai Category 4 67 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 244 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 196 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 60 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 246 km
2006 Utor Category 3 254 km
2005 Roke Category 1 169 km
1998 Faith Category 1 280 km
1995 Zack Category 2 144 km
1994 Axel Category 2 225 km
1994 Owen Category 1 128 km
1993 Nell Category 1 134 km
1990 Mike Category 4 122 km
1988 Skip Category 4 265 km
1986 Marge Category 1 174 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 221 km
1984 Ike Category 4 81 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 140 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 30 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 100 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 127 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 140 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 11.4 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in
November 80°F (26°C) 8.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in

Tanjay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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