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Union, Philippines

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2,368 Population 19/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Union has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 120 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 172.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days120 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area121.9 sq mi (315.6 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates9.7567°N, 126.1103°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 172.7"
354% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 30.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,876 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Aug 31, 2012 89 km E of Sulangan, Philippines M7.6 131 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 107 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 38 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 42 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 37 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 74 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 27 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 105 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 87 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 59 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 52 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 60 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 25 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 47 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 27 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 71 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 72 km
Apr 13, 2000 61 km ENE of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 76 km
Nov 4, 1996 16 km ENE of Union, Philippines M5.9 17 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 96 km
2021 Rai Category 5 30 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 261 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 142 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 194 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 245 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 118 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 212 km
2008 Fengshen Category 2 159 km
2006 Utor Category 1 159 km
2006 Xangsane Category 1 283 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 212 km
2005 Roke Category 1 177 km
2004 Nida Category 4 198 km
2000 Xangsane Category 1 292 km
1998 Babs Category 4 286 km
1998 Faith Category 1 244 km
1995 Zack Category 2 75 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 263 km
1994 Axel Category 4 117 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 E. OF MINDANO, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 128 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 142 km
2012 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 114 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 169 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 30.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 23.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 18.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 12.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 8.5 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.2 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 18.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 25.6 in

Union has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 172.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (30.2") and August the driest (5.2").

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