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Tapel, Philippines

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2,548 Population 40/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Tapel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days183 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area64.5 sq mi (167.0 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates18.2891°N, 122.0292°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.3"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 18.15"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

553 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Sep 12, 2023 69 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.2 135 km
May 22, 1997 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.1 101 km
Jun 30, 2022 49 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 110 km
Feb 6, 1999 66 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 129 km
Mar 20, 2011 43 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 114 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 137 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 125 km
Jan 14, 2012 65 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 137 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 41 km
May 13, 2002 58 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 125 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 125 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 114 km
Apr 7, 2003 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 104 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 101 km
Oct 4, 2023 Babuyan Islands region, Philippines M5.7 131 km
May 28, 2006 61 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 132 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 139 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 113 km
Aug 26, 1999 56 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 131 km
Oct 7, 2012 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.6 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 116 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 245 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 178 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 183 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 287 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 35 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 244 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 24 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 247 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 174 km
2023 Saola Category 5 124 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 79 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 90 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 258 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 103 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 293 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 30 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 43 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 168 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 113 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 124 km
1627 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 52 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cagua (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 12 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 63 km
Babuyan Claro Stratovolcano(es) 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 1924 138 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
March 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
July 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 17.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 18.2 in Wettest
December 72°F (22°C) 10.9 in

Tapel has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 94.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (18.2") and April the driest (2.4").

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