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Dolores, Philippines

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4,522 Population 28/sq mi density
440 ft Elevation 134 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Dolores has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area159.8 sq mi (413.8 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates15.0950°N, 120.5289°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.4"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 20.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

879 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 95 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 113 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 123 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 150 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 16 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 68 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 120 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 90 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 149 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 112 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 98 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 139 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 55 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 130 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 47 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 139 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 117 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 146 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 133 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

78 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 143 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 216 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 151 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 139 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 157 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 209 km
2022 Noru Category 4 29 km
2021 Conson Category 1 218 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 14 km
2020 Goni Category 3 176 km
2020 Molave Category 2 222 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 281 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 200 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 171 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 105 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 139 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 278 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 133 km
2015 Melor Category 4 135 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 89 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.7 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 131 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 148 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 131 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 95 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 113 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 124 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 131 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pinatubo (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 20 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 26 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 44 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 63 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 110 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 131 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 137 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 85°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 8.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 12.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 18.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 20.8 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 14.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.6 in

Dolores has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 91.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (20.8") and February the driest (0.4").

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