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Weather & Climate in Japitan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Japitan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -3 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.7°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -3 ft (-1 m) |
| Area | 126.2 sq mi (326.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.7652°N, 123.5444°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
389 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 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines | M6.7 | 93 km | 11 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines | M6.5 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines | M6.0 | 110 km | 9 km |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines | M5.8 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines | M5.8 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 11 km W of Loon, Philippines | M5.7 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines | M5.7 | 146 km | 41 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines | M5.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines | M5.6 | 142 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines | M5.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines | M5.6 | 130 km | 7 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines | M5.6 | 134 km | 12 km |
| May 23, 2003 | 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.6 | 140 km | 30 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines | M5.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines | M5.5 | 134 km | 73 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines | M5.4 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 2004 | 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines | M5.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2003 | 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.4 | 147 km | 25 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines | M5.4 | 148 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
39 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 32 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 79 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 200 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 256 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 105 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 221 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 276 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 277 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 104 mph | 166 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 51 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 3 | 81 mph | 198 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 104 km |
| 2006 | Durian | Category 4 | 115 mph | 293 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 4 | 98 mph | 256 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 3 | 86 mph | 117 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 63 mph | 213 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 52 mph | 32 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 137 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 7 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 | 93 km |
| 1948 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | 74 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 34 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 60 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 137 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in |
Japitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.6") and April the driest (2.1").