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Capalonga, Philippines

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3,900 Population 35/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Capalonga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 167 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 103.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days167 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area112.0 sq mi (290.0 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates14.3306°N, 122.4937°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.6"
173% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 18.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

240 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 146 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 101 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 92 km
Feb 3, 2000 19 km SE of Laiya, Philippines M5.5 133 km
Oct 30, 1993 42 km E of Dingalan, Philippines M5.5 145 km
Aug 1, 2000 34 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.4 82 km
Jul 6, 2008 53 km NE of Karligan, Philippines M5.4 107 km
Sep 3, 2024 28 km NE of Casuguran, Philippines M5.3 60 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 62 km
May 1, 2013 89 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines M5.3 111 km
Jun 3, 2007 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines M5.3 55 km
Sep 13, 2019 26 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.3 84 km
Apr 29, 2010 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines M5.2 101 km
Feb 4, 2016 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.2 63 km
Jul 28, 1995 10 km WSW of Patnanungan, Philippines M5.2 62 km
Sep 3, 2014 47 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.2 94 km
Jul 8, 2008 62 km NE of Karligan, Philippines M5.1 111 km
Feb 4, 2021 35 km NE of Paracale, Philippines M5.1 57 km
Jul 22, 1997 39 km NNE of Casuguran, Philippines M5.1 78 km
Mar 31, 2009 72 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M5.1 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 99 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 230 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 300 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 86 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 71 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 190 km
2023 Saola Category 4 210 km
2022 Noru Category 5 74 km
2021 Conson Category 1 126 km
2020 Goni Category 5 77 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 53 km
2020 Vongfong Category 2 117 km
2020 Molave Category 1 126 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 141 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 270 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 275 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 95 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 101 km
2015 Noul Category 5 238 km
2015 Melor Category 4 160 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 109 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Banahaw (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 113 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 121 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 131 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 132 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 7.6 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
March 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 14.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 15.4 in
December 78°F (25°C) 18.3 in Wettest

Capalonga has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 103.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (18.3") and April the driest (3.5").

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