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Weather & Climate in Escalante, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Escalante has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.6°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 74.4 sq mi (192.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.8403°N, 123.4992°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
375 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 | 126 km | 19 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines | M6.7 | 99 km | 11 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines | M6.5 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines | M6.0 | 115 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines | M5.8 | 122 km | 15 km |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines | M5.8 | 141 km | 7 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines | M5.7 | 147 km | 41 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines | M5.7 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 11 km W of Loon, Philippines | M5.7 | 118 km | 16 km |
| May 23, 2003 | 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.6 | 135 km | 30 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines | M5.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines | M5.6 | 134 km | 16 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines | M5.6 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines | M5.6 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines | M5.5 | 137 km | 73 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines | M5.5 | 146 km | 23 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines | M5.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2003 | 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.4 | 141 km | 25 km |
| Mar 1, 2020 | 6 km NNW of Guindapunan, Philippines | M5.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines | M5.4 | 100 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
41 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 34 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 85 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 296 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 196 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 275 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 249 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 96 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 5 | 121 mph | 296 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 214 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 277 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 104 mph | 162 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 270 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 46 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 3 | 81 mph | 203 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 96 km |
| 2006 | Durian | Category 4 | 115 mph | 285 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 4 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 3 | 86 mph | 109 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 63 mph | 206 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 52 mph | 34 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 | 99 km |
| 1948 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | 74 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 62 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 136 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in |
Escalante has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.6") and April the driest (2.5").