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Cortes, Philippines

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3,026 Population 27/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Cortes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 115 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 181.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days115 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area49.1 sq mi (127.1 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates9.2797°N, 126.1911°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 181.2"
377% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 32.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,759 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 56 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 130 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 104 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 23 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 25 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 112 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 107 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 73 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 37 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 66 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 139 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 123 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 140 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 59 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 98 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 43 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 8 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 104 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 56 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 147 km
2021 Rai Category 5 83 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 193 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 240 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 298 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 166 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 168 km
2008 Fengshen Category 2 207 km
2006 Utor Category 1 207 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 257 km
2005 Roke Category 1 231 km
2004 Nida Category 4 230 km
1998 Faith Category 1 297 km
1995 Zack Category 2 125 km
1994 Axel Category 4 170 km
1994 Owen Category 1 102 km
1993 Nell Category 1 13 km
1990 Mike Category 5 102 km
1988 Skip Category 4 168 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 124 km
1952 E. OF MINDANO, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 119 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 155 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 32.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 25.5 in
March 80°F (26°C) 20.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 13.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 6.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 17.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 25.8 in

Cortes has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 181.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (32.3") and August the driest (5.7").

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