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Catarman, Philippines

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2,521 Population 122/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Catarman has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 168 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area20.8 sq mi (53.7 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates9.1256°N, 124.6756°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.5"
143% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 11.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

565 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 104 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 70 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 67 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 142 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 122 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 127 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 84 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 103 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 53 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 146 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 110 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 142 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 131 km
Mar 5, 2017 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines M5.7 119 km
Nov 11, 2009 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines M5.7 97 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 119 km
Jun 7, 1999 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines M5.7 143 km
Oct 8, 2000 7 km WNW of Talisay, Philippines M5.7 126 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 91 km
Mar 3, 2011 6 km NE of Adlay, Philippines M5.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 209 km
2021 Rai Category 5 108 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 254 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 209 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 79 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 276 km
2006 Utor Category 1 253 km
2005 Roke Category 1 209 km
1995 Zack Category 2 166 km
1994 Axel Category 3 209 km
1994 Owen Category 1 132 km
1993 Nell Category 1 100 km
1990 Mike Category 4 144 km
1988 Skip Category 4 241 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 300 km
1986 Marge Category 1 86 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 243 km
1984 Ike Category 4 79 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 142 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 9 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 142 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 166 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
March 78°F (25°C) 5.9 in
April 80°F (26°C) 3.3 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
July 80°F (26°C) 8.9 in
August 80°F (26°C) 7.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in
November 78°F (26°C) 9.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 11.7 in Wettest

Catarman has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.7") and April the driest (3.3").

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