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Cawayan, Philippines

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2,892 Population 88/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Cawayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 167 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 102.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.9°F
52% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days167 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area32.9 sq mi (85.3 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates12.6557°N, 121.5456°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.4"
169% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 18.98"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

533 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 29, 2025.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 110 km
Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 107 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 147 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 141 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 143 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 141 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 140 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 144 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 121 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 143 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 130 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 127 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 101 km
May 10, 1994 12 km NNW of Cabacao, Philippines M5.7 134 km
May 4, 2019 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines M5.7 74 km
Jul 7, 1990 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines M5.7 108 km
May 22, 2011 14 km WSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.7 135 km
Apr 3, 2005 9 km NNW of Odala, Philippines M5.6 129 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 121 km
Mar 27, 2006 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines M5.6 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 241 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 295 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 1 220 km
2022 Noru Category 5 276 km
2021 Rai Category 4 285 km
2021 Conson Category 1 95 km
2020 Goni Category 5 136 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 257 km
2020 Molave Category 2 62 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 144 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 61 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 57 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 95 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 245 km
2015 Melor Category 4 47 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 157 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 171 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 118 km
2010 Conson Category 1 279 km
2009 Mirinae Category 2 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 110 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 111 km
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Banahaw (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 157 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 161 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 165 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in
May 84°F (29°C) 7.0 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 12.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 19.0 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 14.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 13.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 13.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in

Cawayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.0") and March the driest (1.0").

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