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Weather & Climate in Canlaon, Philippines

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Canlaon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 145.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,572 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,572 ft (479 m)
Area66.0 sq mi (170.9 km²)
Population Density680/sq mi
Coordinates10.3870°N, 123.2227°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 145.3"
282% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

445 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 113 km 19 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 43 km 11 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 58 km 9 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 138 km 533 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 65 km 15 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 94 km 41 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 83 km 16 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 33 km 10 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 137 km 16 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 129 km 7 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 148 km 23 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 98 km 33 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 116 km 14 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 127 km 10 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 103 km 33 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 126 km 29 km
Jul 11, 2011 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M5.3 139 km 10 km
Jul 11, 2011 30 km WSW of Maricalom, Philippines M5.3 146 km 10 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 86 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 27 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

29 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 - 24 km
2021 Rai Category 4 109 mph 33 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 250 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 147 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 270 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 104 mph 221 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 104 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 98 mph 145 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 149 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 157 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 63 mph 261 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 85 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 184 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 58 mph 251 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 52 km
1994 Axel Category 2 86 mph 135 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 74 km
1993 Manny Category 4 86 mph 236 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 57 km
1990 Mike Category 4 98 mph 25 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 43 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake - 74 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (10 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 10 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 29 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 43 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 127 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 190 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
February 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in
September 78°F (25°C) 9.7 in
October 78°F (25°C) 10.8 in
November 77°F (25°C) 9.8 in
December 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in

Canlaon has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in February to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.0") and February the driest (2.9").

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