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Cato, Philippines

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4,529 Population 29/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Cato has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 331 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 111.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area155.1 sq mi (401.8 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates15.8362°N, 119.9151°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.3"
193% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 34.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

738 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 31, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 136 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 20 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 135 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 54 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 119 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 117 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 148 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 127 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 34 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 87 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 46 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 146 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 124 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 100 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 125 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 76 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 87 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 136 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 124 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 85 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 167 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 53 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 112 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 279 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 254 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 181 km
2022 Noru Category 4 37 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 72 km
2020 Molave Category 2 294 km
2020 Goni Category 1 281 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 255 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 265 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 90 km
2016 Haima Category 4 273 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 41 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 194 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 207 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 104 km
2015 Melor Category 3 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 136 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 20 km
1872 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pinatubo (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 91 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 113 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 135 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
April 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 9.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 19.1 in
July 80°F (26°C) 23.3 in
August 80°F (27°C) 34.1 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 17.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Cato has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 118.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (34.1") and February the driest (0.2").

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