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Caoayan, Philippines

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3,386 Population 349/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Caoayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 101.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²)
Population Density349/sq mi
Coordinates17.5619°N, 120.3975°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.9"
168% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 26.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

622 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 45 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 134 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 64 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 134 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 136 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 105 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 141 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 143 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 102 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 108 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 66 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 141 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 85 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 140 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 35 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 56 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 142 km
Mar 2, 2019 30 km NW of Davila, Philippines M5.6 122 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 123 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

104 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 205 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 104 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 189 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 82 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 104 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 67 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 165 km
2024 Yagi Category 1 299 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 97 km
2023 Saola Category 5 273 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 183 km
2022 Noru Category 4 235 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 191 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 231 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 280 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 264 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 217 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 68 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 109 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 160 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 133 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 45 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 89 km
1934 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 148 km
1915 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 79 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in Coldest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.1 in
May 84°F (29°C) 8.6 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 15.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 22.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 26.9 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 14.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in

Caoayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in February to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 98.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (26.9") and January the driest (0.2").

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