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Mercedes, Philippines

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2,463 Population 60/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Mercedes 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 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area41.3 sq mi (106.9 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates10.6686°N, 124.4021°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.0"
100% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.29"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

716 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 93 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 107 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 108 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 57 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 143 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 149 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 127 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 104 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 55 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 125 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 106 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 104 km
May 10, 2018 19 km SSE of Tubajon, Philippines M5.7 146 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 69 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 104 km
Oct 24, 1993 16 km SW of Cabay, Philippines M5.6 131 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 55 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 144 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 141 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 48 km
2021 Rai Category 5 67 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 179 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 250 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 98 km
2015 Melor Category 4 216 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 205 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 141 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 249 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 57 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 221 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 112 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 236 km
2006 Utor Category 3 92 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 194 km
2005 Roke Category 1 57 km
2004 Nida Category 5 251 km
2000 Xangsane Category 1 275 km
1998 Babs Category 4 298 km
1998 Faith Category 1 137 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 70 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 58 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 96 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 99 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 126 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 129 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 142 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 83°F (29°C) 4.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in

Mercedes has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.3") and April the driest (2.9").

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