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Viga, Philippines

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2,024 Population 21/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Viga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 125 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 137.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days125 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area95.3 sq mi (246.9 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates12.5162°N, 125.0528°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 137.6"
262% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 20.94"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,415 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 77 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 29 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 16 km
Mar 3, 2008 Philippine Islands region M6.9 112 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 86 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 108 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 86 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 40 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 86 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 96 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 113 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 118 km
Apr 4, 2023 124 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.2 145 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 125 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 24 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 33 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 132 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 36 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 92 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 159 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 173 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 96 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 213 km
2021 Rai Category 4 280 km
2020 Goni Category 5 132 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 39 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 232 km
2020 Molave Category 1 102 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 46 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 125 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 110 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 165 km
2015 Melor Category 4 19 km
2015 Noul Category 4 234 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 277 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 106 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 32 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 69 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 171 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 102 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 77 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 113 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 108 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 54 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 112 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 124 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 133 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 76°F (25°C) 17.3 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 12.5 in
March 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in
April 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.6 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 14.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 19.7 in
December 78°F (25°C) 20.9 in Wettest

Viga has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 137.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (20.9") and April the driest (5.1").

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