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Tawala, Philippines

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2,695 Population 136/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Tawala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area19.8 sq mi (51.2 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates9.5542°N, 123.7696°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.85"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

409 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 53 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 104 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 79 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 96 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 83 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 28 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 63 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 81 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 28 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 150 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 62 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 84 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 46 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 144 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 126 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 78 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km SSE of Clarin, Philippines M5.3 50 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines M5.3 150 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km N of Nahawan, Philippines M5.3 60 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 17 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 132 km
2021 Rai Category 4 77 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 230 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 280 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 183 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 80 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 239 km
2006 Utor Category 3 232 km
2005 Roke Category 1 150 km
1998 Faith Category 1 273 km
1995 Zack Category 2 140 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 299 km
1994 Axel Category 3 196 km
1994 Owen Category 1 95 km
1993 Nell Category 1 101 km
1990 Mike Category 4 108 km
1988 Skip Category 4 231 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 273 km
1986 Marge Category 1 109 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 218 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 79 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 74 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 107 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 118 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 135 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 148 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 178 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 2.7 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 3.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
August 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 6.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in

Tawala has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.9") and April the driest (2.0").

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