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Ternate, Philippines

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20,049 Population 866/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Ternate has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area23.1 sq mi (59.9 km²)
Population Density866/sq mi
Coordinates14.2897°N, 120.7168°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.5"
133% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 19.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,147 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 93 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 65 km
Mar 13, 2022 75 km WNW of Cabra, Philippines M6.4 146 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 59 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 103 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 32 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 77 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 31 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 85 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 86 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 87 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 34 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 68 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 74 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 103 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 142 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 49 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 62 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 67 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 226 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 292 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 279 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 228 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 211 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 132 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 278 km
2022 Noru Category 4 112 km
2021 Conson Category 1 138 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 102 km
2020 Goni Category 3 105 km
2020 Molave Category 2 137 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 241 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 123 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 199 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 263 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 190 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 66 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 218 km
2015 Melor Category 4 62 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 93 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 44 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 44 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 93 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 88 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 44 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 44 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mariveles (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 37 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 44 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 59 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 61 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 66 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 86 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 101 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 101 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.0 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.7 in
June 81°F (27°C) 11.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 18.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 19.4 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in
December 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in

Ternate has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 88.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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