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Mercedes, Philippines

Full City Profile

53,702 Population 801/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Mercedes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 141 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 127.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days141 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area67.1 sq mi (173.7 km²)
Population Density801/sq mi
Coordinates14.1093°N, 123.0109°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 127.4"
235% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 21.14"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

227 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 111 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 85 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 55 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 46 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 111 km
Jul 6, 2008 53 km NE of Karligan, Philippines M5.4 145 km
Aug 1, 2000 34 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.4 127 km
May 1, 2013 89 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines M5.3 96 km
Sep 13, 2019 26 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.3 132 km
Jun 3, 2007 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines M5.3 44 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 81 km
Sep 3, 2024 28 km NE of Casuguran, Philippines M5.3 95 km
Sep 3, 2014 47 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.2 133 km
Jul 28, 1995 10 km WSW of Patnanungan, Philippines M5.2 121 km
Apr 23, 1991 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines M5.2 116 km
Apr 29, 2010 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines M5.2 69 km
Feb 4, 2016 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.2 88 km
Jul 22, 1997 39 km NNE of Casuguran, Philippines M5.1 113 km
Jul 18, 1990 15 km NNE of Cagsiay, Philippines M5.1 132 km
Jul 8, 2008 62 km NE of Karligan, Philippines M5.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 90 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 259 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 297 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 69 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 124 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 196 km
2023 Saola Category 4 214 km
2022 Noru Category 5 99 km
2021 Conson Category 1 157 km
2020 Goni Category 5 61 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 48 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 96 km
2020 Molave Category 1 92 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 115 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 257 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 299 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 76 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 97 km
2015 Noul Category 5 218 km
2015 Melor Category 4 135 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 64 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 156 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 165 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 185 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 187 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 9.8 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 6.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 9.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 10.4 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 17.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 18.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 21.1 in Wettest

Mercedes has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 127.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (21.1") and April the driest (5.0").

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