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Weather & Climate in Gitagum, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gitagum 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 113.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 16.8 sq mi (43.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5967°N, 124.4064°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
357 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 | 146 km | 19 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines | M6.8 | 133 km | 26 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines | M6.6 | 128 km | 30 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines | M6.0 | 91 km | 658 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines | M6.0 | 101 km | 533 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines | M5.9 | 68 km | 533 km |
| Feb 10, 2024 | 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines | M5.8 | 128 km | 32 km |
| Apr 11, 2017 | 8 km N of Osias, Philippines | M5.8 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines | M5.7 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Nov 11, 2009 | 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines | M5.7 | 150 km | 24 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines | M5.7 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines | M5.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2002 | 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines | M5.6 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines | M5.6 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Dec 18, 1991 | 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines | M5.5 | 84 km | 519 km |
| Apr 12, 2017 | 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines | M5.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines | M5.5 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Feb 10, 2024 | 1 km NNW of Salvacion, Philippines | M5.4 | 142 km | 50 km |
| Oct 14, 2016 | 2 km NNE of Calamba, Philippines | M5.4 | 144 km | 40 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines | M5.4 | 52 km | 568 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | - | 259 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 169 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 144 mph | 271 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 36 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 52 mph | 265 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 229 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 3 | 98 mph | 273 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 190 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 165 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 208 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | 98 mph | 149 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 144 km |
| 1982 | Nelson | Category 3 | 115 mph | 203 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 74 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.3 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in |
Gitagum has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 80.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and April the driest (2.5").