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Colonia, Philippines

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2,259 Population 7/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Colonia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area313.3 sq mi (811.4 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates10.6553°N, 123.7911°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.2"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.19"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 93 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 141 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 97 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 138 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 105 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 115 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 143 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 121 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 115 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 97 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 126 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 88 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 105 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 143 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 112 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 115 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 136 km
Apr 29, 1992 13 km W of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.5 149 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 116 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 27 km
2021 Rai Category 4 76 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 199 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 263 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 110 km
2015 Melor Category 4 229 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 259 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 164 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 278 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 61 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 192 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 116 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 263 km
2006 Utor Category 3 114 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 213 km
2005 Roke Category 1 27 km
2004 Nida Category 5 293 km
1998 Faith Category 1 151 km
1995 Zack Category 2 26 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 193 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 137 km
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 97 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mandalagan (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 59 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 63 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 77 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 122 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 126 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 161 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 170 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in

Colonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.2") and April the driest (1.8").

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