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Caracal, Philippines

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2,611 Population 27/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Caracal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 153 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 102.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days153 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area98.7 sq mi (255.5 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates8.1272°N, 122.8450°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.1"
169% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

198 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 98 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 97 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 42 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 136 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 99 km
Feb 23, 1991 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines M5.7 79 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 143 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 86 km
Sep 8, 1999 44 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.5 143 km
Jan 7, 2019 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.5 103 km
Sep 8, 2000 11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines M5.5 134 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 76 km
Jan 23, 2025 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines M5.4 85 km
Jun 6, 1995 39 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.4 139 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines M5.3 52 km
Oct 1, 2011 30 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 126 km
Feb 28, 1993 74 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.3 123 km
Jun 1, 2018 32 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 130 km
Aug 2, 2015 2 km SSW of Lapase, Philippines M5.2 111 km
Jun 14, 2020 45 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 256 km
2021 Rai Category 4 223 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 109 km
1995 Zack Category 2 298 km
1994 Owen Category 1 278 km
1993 Nell Category 1 290 km
1990 Mike Category 4 280 km
1986 Marge Category 1 284 km
1984 Ike Category 4 235 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
February 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 13.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 12.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 12.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in

Caracal has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in February to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.9") and February the driest (2.8").

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