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Catarman, Philippines

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3,688 Population 220/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Catarman has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area16.7 sq mi (43.3 km²)
Population Density220/sq mi
Coordinates9.6017°N, 123.8611°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.32"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

395 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 42 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 93 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 84 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 85 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 27 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 90 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 60 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 89 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 29 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 51 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 88 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 43 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 148 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 79 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 136 km
Oct 15, 2013 6 km N of Nueva Fuerza, Philippines M5.3 47 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km SSE of Clarin, Philippines M5.3 40 km
Oct 20, 2013 6 km ENE of Balilihan, Philippines M5.3 27 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 82 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 133 km
2021 Rai Category 4 67 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 224 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 272 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 179 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 91 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 233 km
2006 Utor Category 3 225 km
2005 Roke Category 1 145 km
1998 Faith Category 1 265 km
1995 Zack Category 2 136 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 289 km
1994 Axel Category 3 187 km
1994 Owen Category 1 89 km
1993 Nell Category 1 91 km
1990 Mike Category 4 101 km
1988 Skip Category 4 222 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 265 km
1986 Marge Category 1 98 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 84 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 85 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 100 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 120 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 134 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 147 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 167 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 83°F (29°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in

Catarman has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.3") and April the driest (2.0").

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