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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 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 171 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days171 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area629.8 sq mi (1,631.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates11.5882°N, 123.3256°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.8"
139% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.54"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 104 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 99 km 8 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 93 km 10 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 126 km 21 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 92 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 112 km 18 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 94 km 37 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 112 km 16 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 116 km 33 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 91 km 30 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 121 km 23 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 145 km 29 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 94 km 25 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 112 km 33 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 94 km 33 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 104 km 33 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 121 km 17 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 127 km 10 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 98 km 33 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 149 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 92 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 121 mph 292 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 166 km
2021 Conson Category 1 276 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 215 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 116 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 191 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 169 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 15 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 213 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 136 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 272 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 198 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 104 mph 106 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 59 km
2012 Bopha Category 2 75 mph 270 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 23 km
2006 Durian Category 4 115 mph 204 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 98 mph 178 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 24 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 92 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 105 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 132 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 133 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 153 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 177 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 188 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 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 6.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 8.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 11.5 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 11.0 in
December 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in

Lantangan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.5") and April the driest (2.6").

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