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Cawayan, Philippines

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2,705 Population 45/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Cawayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 122.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area59.8 sq mi (155.0 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates9.8039°N, 123.5324°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.2"
222% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

477 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 65 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 127 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 42 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 120 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 49 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 66 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 101 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 50 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 17 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 118 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 80 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 46 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 84 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 115 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 136 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 99 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 149 km
Aug 26, 2009 25 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.3 71 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 47 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 96 km
2021 Rai Category 4 42 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 297 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 209 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 262 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 156 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 93 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 211 km
2006 Utor Category 3 213 km
2005 Roke Category 1 125 km
1998 Faith Category 1 244 km
1995 Zack Category 2 111 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 289 km
1994 Axel Category 2 182 km
1994 Owen Category 1 78 km
1993 Manny Category 3 300 km
1993 Nell Category 1 90 km
1990 Mike Category 4 92 km
1988 Skip Category 4 216 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 256 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 42 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 73 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 81 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 99 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 112 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 142 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 191 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in

Cawayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.3") and April the driest (2.3").

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