Tapikan, Philippines

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2,232 Population
1,575 ft Elevation 480 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Tapikan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 146.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Coordinates6.8519°N, 124.3225°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 146.6"
286% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

764 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 101 km
Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 91 km
Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 118 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 102 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 69 km
Jul 29, 2010 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M6.6 126 km
Jul 24, 2010 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M6.6 113 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 105 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 35 km
Apr 23, 1995 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines M6.1 114 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 87 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 35 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 109 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 62 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 49 km
Apr 28, 1992 66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 142 km
Apr 19, 2025 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 115 km
May 18, 1999 74 km SSW of Palimbang, Philippines M5.9 146 km
Aug 5, 2017 Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 146 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 4 168 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 67 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 91 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 121 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake - 97 18 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake - - 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 98 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 106 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 199 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Coldest
March 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
April 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
May 80°F (26°C) 11.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 11.9 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 11.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 10.4 in
September 78°F (26°C) 10.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 10.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in
December 78°F (25°C) 5.1 in

Tapikan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 99.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (4.1").

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