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Cauayan, Philippines

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6,436 Population 87/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Cauayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area74.3 sq mi (192.3 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates15.1515°N, 120.6717°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.4"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 18.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

853 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 80 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 121 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 128 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 144 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 84 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 126 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 105 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 28 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 122 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 107 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 71 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 62 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 146 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 129 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 134 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 144 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 140 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 128 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 141 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 133 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 207 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 160 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 125 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 146 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 195 km
2023 Saola Category 4 288 km
2022 Noru Category 4 17 km
2021 Conson Category 1 215 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 9 km
2020 Goni Category 3 171 km
2020 Molave Category 2 230 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 290 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 212 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 169 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 95 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 153 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 291 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 120 km
2015 Melor Category 4 145 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.7 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 132 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 131 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 132 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 80 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 121 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 115 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 132 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 9 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 35 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 56 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 72 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 104 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 132 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 133 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 85°F (29°C) 1.8 in
May 85°F (29°C) 7.5 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 11.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 17.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 18.9 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 13.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
November 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in

Cauayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (18.9") and February the driest (0.3").

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