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Virac, Philippines

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75,135 Population 1,277/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Virac has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 127 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 135.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days127 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area58.8 sq mi (152.4 km²)
Population Density1,277/sq mi
Coordinates13.5848°N, 124.2374°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 135.6"
257% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 21.38"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

498 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 147 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 38 km
Apr 4, 2023 124 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.2 141 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 37 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 123 km
May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 115 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 148 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 38 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 118 km
Jan 27, 2010 117 km NNE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 135 km
Oct 1, 2024 62 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 90 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 118 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 110 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 136 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 62 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 126 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 131 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 149 km
Oct 21, 1999 87 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.6 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 76 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 277 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 53 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 264 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 214 km
2023 Saola Category 4 273 km
2022 Noru Category 5 169 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 233 km
2021 Conson Category 1 275 km
2020 Goni Category 5 7 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 114 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 122 km
2020 Molave Category 1 25 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 67 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 221 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 27 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 84 km
2015 Melor Category 4 102 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 237 km
2015 Noul Category 4 179 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 67 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 93 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 93 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 12.7 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 7.9 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in Warmest
July 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 16.3 in
November 78°F (26°C) 20.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 21.4 in Wettest

Virac has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 135.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (21.4") and April the driest (6.4").

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