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Weather & Climate in Lantangan, Philippines

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

Lantangan 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 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area108.4 sq mi (280.8 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates12.1982°N, 123.2710°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.6"
128% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.22"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

265 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 88 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 65 km 8 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 63 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 44 km 18 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 104 km 21 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 71 km 10 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 98 km 33 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 144 km 16 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 50 km 37 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 96 km 30 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 148 km 23 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 46 km 33 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 115 km 33 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 93 km 25 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 141 km 33 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 97 km 33 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 54 km 17 km
Apr 17, 1991 7 km N of Biri, Philippines M5.3 134 km 75 km
Aug 1, 1998 7 km E of Batuan, Philippines M5.3 65 km 33 km
Apr 23, 1991 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines M5.2 99 km 40 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 257 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 155 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 121 mph 234 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 233 km
2021 Conson Category 1 224 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 149 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 256 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 57 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 123 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 103 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 57 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 145 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 92 mph 269 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 71 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 277 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 134 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 104 mph 49 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 115 km
2010 Conson Category 1 75 mph 235 km
2009 Mirinae Category 2 75 mph 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 143 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 106 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 121 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 157 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 159 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 163 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 172 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 7.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 8.7 in
August 83°F (28°C) 8.2 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 11.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 11.2 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in

Lantangan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.2") and April the driest (2.4").

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