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Catarman, Philippines

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97,738 Population 545/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Catarman has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 132 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 120.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days132 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area179.3 sq mi (464.4 km²)
Population Density545/sq mi
Coordinates12.4989°N, 124.6377°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 120.8"
218% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 16.97"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,216 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 114 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 58 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 73 km
Mar 3, 2008 Philippine Islands region M6.9 143 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 123 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 83 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 148 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 119 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 103 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 142 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 123 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 71 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 93 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 87 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 67 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 57 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 44 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 90 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 128 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 168 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 158 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 130 km
2022 Noru Category 5 293 km
2021 Rai Category 5 271 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 251 km
2020 Goni Category 5 128 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 234 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 27 km
2020 Molave Category 1 102 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 45 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 116 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 111 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 178 km
2015 Melor Category 4 12 km
2015 Noul Category 4 260 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 143 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 295 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 61 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 56 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 147 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 114 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 71 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 148 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 70 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 96 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 109 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 182 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 12.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in
March 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in
April 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 16.3 in
December 78°F (25°C) 17.0 in Wettest

Catarman has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 120.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (17.0") and April the driest (5.1").

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