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Weather & Climate in Igpit, Philippines

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

Igpit 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 13 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area170.4 sq mi (441.3 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates8.5108°N, 124.5867°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.0"
197% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.87"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

334 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 139 km 26 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 135 km 30 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 119 km 533 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 103 km 658 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 85 km 533 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 139 km 39 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 110 km 32 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 96 km 8 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 144 km 16 km
Jun 7, 1999 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines M5.7 140 km 33 km
Nov 11, 2009 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines M5.7 140 km 24 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 98 km 6 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 84 km 10 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 107 km 8 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 120 km 33 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 142 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2013 13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines M5.5 142 km 10 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 102 km 519 km
Jun 9, 1999 3 km E of Aurora, Philippines M5.5 141 km 33 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 121 km 12 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 - 277 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 175 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 278 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 57 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 278 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 235 km
1994 Axel Category 3 98 mph 277 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 199 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 169 km
1990 Mike Category 4 104 mph 213 km
1986 Marge Category 1 98 mph 155 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 147 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 115 mph 210 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 6 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 78 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 176 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 83°F (29°C) 4.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
July 80°F (26°C) 7.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in

Igpit has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.9") and April the driest (2.3").

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