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La Castellana, Philippines

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24,407 Population 235/sq mi density
220 ft Elevation 67 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
La Castellana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 145.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area103.7 sq mi (268.5 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates10.3239°N, 123.0215°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 145.3"
282% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

440 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 130 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 41 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 130 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 148 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 146 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 50 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 56 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 94 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 71 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 128 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 34 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 146 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 138 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 97 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 111 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 93 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 79 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 106 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 144 km
Jul 11, 2011 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M5.3 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 36 km
2021 Rai Category 4 39 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 261 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 159 km
2015 Melor Category 4 280 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 240 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 122 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 127 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 162 km
2006 Utor Category 3 167 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 272 km
2005 Roke Category 1 107 km
1998 Faith Category 1 190 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 269 km
1995 Zack Category 2 53 km
1994 Axel Category 2 148 km
1994 Owen Category 1 97 km
1993 Manny Category 4 242 km
1993 Nell Category 1 76 km
1990 Mike Category 4 43 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 41 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 16 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 44 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 55 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 121 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in
May 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 12.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 14.1 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 11.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in

La Castellana has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 96.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.1") and February the driest (2.1").

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