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Wao, Philippines

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17,845 Population 9/sq mi density
4,088 ft Elevation 1,246 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Wao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 149 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 104.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days149 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,088 ft (1,246 m)
Area2,071.8 sq mi (5,365.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates7.6833°N, 124.6667°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.6"
175% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

380 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 147 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 119 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 115 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 108 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 112 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 130 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 135 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 107 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 137 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 16 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 149 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 148 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 130 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 48 km
Sep 18, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines M5.7 130 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 33 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 16 km
May 9, 2007 15 km WSW of Taguisa, Philippines M5.6 143 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 52 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 262 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 68 km
1994 Owen Category 1 286 km
1993 Nell Category 1 247 km
1986 Marge Category 1 238 km
1984 Ike Category 4 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 102 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 153 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 156 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 11.8 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 13.9 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 12.9 in
August 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 12.2 in
October 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in

Wao has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 104.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.9") and February the driest (4.1").

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