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Cawayan, Philippines

Full City Profile

5,549 Population 236/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Cawayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area23.6 sq mi (61.0 km²)
Population Density236/sq mi
Coordinates13.3672°N, 122.5094°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.6"
91% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.35"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

230 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 113 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 137 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 131 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 67 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 145 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 67 km
Nov 15, 1994 11 km WSW of Victoria, Philippines M5.5 146 km
Feb 3, 2000 19 km SE of Laiya, Philippines M5.5 107 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 127 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 102 km
Dec 20, 1994 10 km SSW of Malamig, Philippines M5.3 139 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 51 km
Jun 3, 2007 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines M5.3 60 km
Feb 4, 2016 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.2 57 km
Apr 29, 2010 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines M5.2 42 km
Apr 23, 1991 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines M5.2 85 km
Sep 1, 2003 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines M5.1 137 km
Jul 18, 1990 15 km NNE of Cagsiay, Philippines M5.1 132 km
Jan 26, 2014 2 km SW of Balanacan, Philippines M5.1 73 km
Jan 16, 2023 22 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines M5.1 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 186 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 167 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 152 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 291 km
2022 Noru Category 5 182 km
2021 Conson Category 1 89 km
2020 Goni Category 5 41 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 146 km
2020 Vongfong Category 2 22 km
2020 Molave Category 1 19 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 43 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 170 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 25 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 196 km
2015 Melor Category 4 53 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 289 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 42 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 82 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 219 km
2013 Utor Category 4 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 100 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 136 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 155 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 161 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 178 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 178 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in

Cawayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and March the driest (1.3").

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