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Weather & Climate in Gupitan, Philippines

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

Gupitan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days159 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area544.9 sq mi (1,411.2 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates7.7758°N, 125.6406°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.8"
157% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.69"
Driest Month (Mar) 6.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,178 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 142 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 140 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 126 km 33 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 120 km 59 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 117 km 32 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 103 km 36 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 108 km 44 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 140 km 15 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 116 km 51 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 46 km 19 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 127 km 16 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 56 km 16 km
Aug 19, 1993 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M5.9 144 km 31 km
May 16, 2004 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.8 60 km 12 km
May 15, 1993 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M5.8 126 km 31 km
Sep 5, 1990 21 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines M5.8 122 km 84 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 92 km 8 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 74 km 16 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 101 km 32 km
Sep 20, 1994 18 km E of Baculin, Philippines M5.8 128 km 51 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 250 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 29 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 270 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 191 km
1990 Mike Category 4 109 mph 279 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 201 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 201 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 115 mph 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 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 140 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 122 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 63 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 97 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 169 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 9.4 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 7.2 in
March 78°F (25°C) 6.5 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
May 80°F (26°C) 9.7 in Warmest, Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 7.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 8.2 in

Gupitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (6.5").

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