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Ula, Philippines

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2,689 Population 22/sq mi density
689 ft Elevation 210 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Ula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area121.1 sq mi (313.7 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates7.1322°N, 125.4922°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.4"
125% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 10.16"
Driest Month (Mar) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,210 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 123 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 140 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 128 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 119 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 127 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 94 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 150 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 150 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 144 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 146 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 59 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 92 km
Nov 21, 1996 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M5.9 119 km
Aug 19, 1993 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M5.9 145 km
Jul 6, 1994 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines M5.9 137 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 74 km
Jun 13, 1990 24 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M5.8 131 km
May 16, 2004 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.8 93 km
Aug 5, 2017 Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 114 km
Sep 20, 1994 18 km E of Baculin, Philippines M5.8 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 87 km
1993 Nell Category 1 264 km
1986 Marge Category 2 275 km
1984 Ike Category 4 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 140 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 137 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 133 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 138 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 146 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 29 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 67 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 97 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
March 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 6.1 in
May 78°F (25°C) 10.2 in Warmest, Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 9.8 in
July 76°F (25°C) 8.3 in
August 76°F (25°C) 8.3 in
September 77°F (25°C) 7.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in
November 76°F (25°C) 6.7 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in

Ula has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.2") and March the driest (4.4").

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