Cordon, Philippines

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46,688 Population 840/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Cordon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area55.6 sq mi (144.0 km²)
Population Density840/sq mi
Coordinates16.6744°N, 121.4658°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.4"
109% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.14"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

555 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.2 on May 31, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 115 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 117 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 55 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 87 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 72 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 107 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 65 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 66 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 66 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 117 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 116 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 89 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 60 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 52 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 117 km
Oct 30, 1993 42 km E of Dingalan, Philippines M5.5 142 km
May 2, 1996 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines M5.5 110 km
Mar 2, 2003 44 km ESE of Suklayin, Philippines M5.5 131 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 94 km
Feb 6, 2019 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines M5.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 293 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 65 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 219 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 36 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 214 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 66 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 152 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 163 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 26 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 248 km
2023 Saola Category 4 153 km
2022 Noru Category 5 164 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 121 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 250 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 176 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 217 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 148 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 15 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 103 km
2016 Haima Category 4 126 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 103 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 115 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 81 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 117 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 20 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 82 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 181 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 6.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.1 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 9.5 in
December 74°F (24°C) 6.9 in

Cordon has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 79.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.1") and January the driest (2.2").

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