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Caloocan, Philippines

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1,712,945 Population 2,039,220/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Caloocan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density2,039,220/sq mi
Coordinates14.6495°N, 120.9679°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.1"
100% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 19.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,029 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 117 km
Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 126 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 108 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 149 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 102 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 76 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 99 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 59 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 78 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 110 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 77 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 133 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 94 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 108 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 111 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 105 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 98 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 150 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 79 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

82 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 184 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 245 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 218 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 162 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 100 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 231 km
2023 Saola Category 4 295 km
2022 Noru Category 4 77 km
2021 Conson Category 1 150 km
2020 Goni Category 4 108 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 62 km
2020 Molave Category 2 174 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 240 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 161 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 246 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 228 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 147 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 110 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 265 km
2015 Melor Category 4 110 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 126 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 72 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 149 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 72 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 117 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 128 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 60 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 72 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Laguna Caldera (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 41 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 54 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 62 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 66 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 69 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 72 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 85 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 85 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in
May 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 11.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 16.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 19.6 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 14.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in

Caloocan has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.6") and February the driest (0.4").

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