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Cawayan, Philippines

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3,122 Population 121/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Cawayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 136.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area25.8 sq mi (66.7 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates11.6237°N, 122.4649°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 136.8"
260% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.55"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

135 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on May 17, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 64 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 132 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 61 km
Mar 27, 2006 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines M5.6 126 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 72 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 41 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 51 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 42 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 133 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 61 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 147 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 85 km
Feb 27, 2000 6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines M5.2 122 km
Jul 14, 2005 5 km NNW of Calaya, Philippines M5.1 122 km
Sep 1, 2003 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines M5.1 66 km
Mar 27, 1991 8 km ENE of Aroroy, Philippines M5.1 150 km
May 7, 1998 3 km N of Potot, Philippines M5.1 126 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km WNW of Libacao, Philippines M5.0 25 km
Sep 1, 2003 20 km ESE of Santa Fe, Philippines M5.0 60 km
May 26, 1990 11 km W of Odiongan, Philippines M5.0 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 136 km
2021 Rai Category 4 170 km
2021 Conson Category 1 225 km
2020 Goni Category 5 223 km
2020 Vongfong Category 2 158 km
2020 Molave Category 1 175 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 167 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 21 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 201 km
2015 Melor Category 4 143 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 222 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 157 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 29 km
2012 Bopha Category 2 244 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 40 km
2006 Durian Category 4 209 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 213 km
2006 Utor Category 3 34 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 154 km
2005 Roke Category 1 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 126 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 138 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 8.3 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 7.9 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 9.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 12.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 14.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 15.6 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in

Cawayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.6") and April the driest (3.0").

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