Candating, Philippines

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150,949 Population 1,507/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Candating has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 91.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area100.2 sq mi (259.5 km²)
Population Density1,507/sq mi
Coordinates15.1506°N, 120.8185°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.7"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 18.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

843 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 70 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 134 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 128 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 117 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 39 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 127 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 97 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 143 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 112 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 136 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 145 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 137 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 75 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 86 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 143 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 138 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 132 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 37 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 139 km
Jun 19, 2000 10 km WSW of San Diego, Philippines M5.6 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 129 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 202 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 173 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 118 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 131 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 187 km
2023 Saola Category 4 275 km
2022 Noru Category 4 21 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 300 km
2021 Conson Category 1 207 km
2020 Goni Category 4 163 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 24 km
2020 Molave Category 2 232 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 289 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 218 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 294 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 173 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 95 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 162 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.7 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 129 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 118 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 129 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 70 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 134 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 103 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 20 145 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 129 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (10 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 10 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 50 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 66 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 78 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 95 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 126 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 129 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 85°F (29°C) 1.8 in
May 85°F (29°C) 7.5 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 11.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 17.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 18.9 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 13.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
November 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in

Candating has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 77°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (18.9") and February the driest (0.3").

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