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Weather & Climate in Panikian, Philippines

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

Panikian has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 111 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 176.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days111 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area102.6 sq mi (265.8 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates9.3294°N, 125.9338°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 176.3"
364% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 30.51"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,675 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 79 km 24 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 148 km 32 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 118 km 36 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 144 km 26 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 46 km 33 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 41 km 33 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 83 km 15 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 128 km 44 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 54 km 106 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 49 km 33 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 100 km 235 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 94 km 14 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 28 km 37 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 68 km 33 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 94 km 32 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 68 km 33 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 86 km 71 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 55 km 33 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 118 km 30 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 67 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 147 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 75 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 92 mph 193 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 245 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 127 mph 288 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 164 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 162 km
2008 Fengshen Category 2 92 mph 210 km
2006 Utor Category 1 75 mph 209 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 58 mph 264 km
2005 Roke Category 1 63 mph 221 km
2004 Nida Category 4 104 mph 245 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 283 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 126 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 46 mph 300 km
1994 Axel Category 4 98 mph 164 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 98 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 30 km
1990 Mike Category 4 109 mph 111 km
1988 Skip Category 4 86 mph 174 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis 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 6 144 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 149 km
1952 E. OF MINDANO, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 146 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 132 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 30.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 23.7 in
March 78°F (26°C) 19.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 12.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 16.8 in
December 78°F (26°C) 25.0 in

Panikian has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 176.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (30.5") and August the driest (6.3").

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