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Wañgan, Philippines

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7,621 Population 32/sq mi density
915 ft Elevation 279 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Wañgan 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

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Area237.4 sq mi (614.9 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates7.1597°N, 125.4453°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

1,102 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 M7.5 129 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 145 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 133 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 124 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 133 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 98 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 94 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 58 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 77 km
Jul 6, 1994 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines M5.9 141 km
Nov 21, 1996 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M5.9 125 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 146 km
Jun 13, 1990 24 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M5.8 137 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 90 km
Aug 5, 2017 Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 116 km
May 16, 2004 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.8 95 km
May 15, 1993 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M5.8 132 km
Sep 20, 1994 18 km E of Baculin, Philippines M5.8 147 km
Aug 20, 2000 1 km S of San Luis, Philippines M5.7 125 km
Sep 18, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines M5.7 108 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 1 263 km
1986 Marge Category 2 273 km
1984 Ike Category 4 273 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 145 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 138 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 138 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 144 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 142 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 27 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 71 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 97 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 196 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

Wañgan 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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