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Tapon, Philippines

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5,245 Population 154/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Tapon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 122.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area34.0 sq mi (88.1 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates10.0631°N, 123.4453°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.2"
222% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.45"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

463 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 76 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 141 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 27 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 135 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 43 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 94 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 129 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 48 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 107 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 40 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 24 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 93 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 112 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 144 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 136 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 133 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 97 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 146 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 55 km
Jul 11, 2011 30 km WSW of Maricalom, Philippines M5.3 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 66 km
2021 Rai Category 4 16 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 274 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 182 km
2015 Melor Category 4 299 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 239 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 129 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 119 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 182 km
2006 Utor Category 3 190 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 289 km
2005 Roke Category 1 101 km
1998 Faith Category 1 216 km
1995 Zack Category 2 84 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 269 km
1994 Axel Category 2 157 km
1994 Owen Category 1 62 km
1993 Manny Category 3 271 km
1993 Nell Category 1 66 km
1990 Mike Category 4 62 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 27 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 52 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 69 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 82 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 95 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 165 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 182 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 83°F (29°C) 5.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 6.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in

Tapon has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.5") and April the driest (2.4").

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