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Carmen, Philippines

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8,759 Population 20/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Carmen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area428.7 sq mi (1,110.4 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates7.2044°N, 124.7917°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.4"
125% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

648 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 143 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 130 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 138 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 96 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 89 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 59 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 143 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 120 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 110 km
Aug 5, 2017 Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 139 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 53 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 115 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 114 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 121 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 60 km
Sep 18, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines M5.7 77 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 40 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 83 km
May 9, 2007 15 km WSW of Taguisa, Philippines M5.6 116 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 113 km
1993 Nell Category 1 289 km
1986 Marge Category 1 285 km
1984 Ike Category 4 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 128 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 143 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 136 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 82 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 58 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 98 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
March 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in
April 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 9.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 10.0 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
November 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
December 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in

Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 85.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and January the driest (4.3").

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