All Countries
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 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 122.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 313.5 sq mi (812.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1279°N, 123.5035°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
432 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 | 73 km | 19 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines | M6.8 | 137 km | 26 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines | M6.7 | 36 km | 11 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines | M6.6 | 131 km | 30 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines | M6.0 | 97 km | 533 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines | M6.0 | 52 km | 9 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines | M5.9 | 131 km | 533 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines | M5.8 | 58 km | 15 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 11 km W of Loon, Philippines | M5.7 | 42 km | 16 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines | M5.7 | 114 km | 41 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines | M5.6 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines | M5.6 | 89 km | 7 km |
| Dec 18, 1991 | 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines | M5.5 | 114 km | 519 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines | M5.4 | 148 km | 568 km |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines | M5.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines | M5.4 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines | M5.4 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines | M5.4 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2009 | 25 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines | M5.3 | 101 km | 571 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
29 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 62 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 23 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 265 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 175 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 291 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 104 mph | 230 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 121 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 127 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 175 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 3 | 86 mph | 181 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 280 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 52 mph | 92 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 208 km |
| 1995 | Sibyl | Category 2 | 52 mph | 260 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 76 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 2 | 92 mph | 148 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 53 km |
| 1993 | Manny | Category 3 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 57 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 98 mph | 57 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 | 36 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 52 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 164 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 188 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in |
Japitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 70.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.1") and April the driest (2.3").