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Mercedes, Philippines

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8,729 Population 5/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Mercedes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area1,693.1 sq mi (4,385.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates6.9586°N, 122.1483°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.3"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M5.4 on Jan 23, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 124 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 142 km
Jul 11, 2024 106 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M7.1 147 km
Jul 29, 2010 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M6.6 127 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 138 km
Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 94 km
Jul 23, 2010 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 149 km
Feb 23, 1991 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines M5.7 134 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 96 km
Sep 8, 2000 11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines M5.5 26 km
Jan 7, 2019 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.5 103 km
Oct 13, 1993 64 km NW of Malayal, Philippines M5.5 100 km
Jan 23, 2025 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines M5.4 83 km
Jul 26, 2010 83 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.4 126 km
Jul 12, 2010 71 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.3 143 km
Nov 29, 1994 80 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.3 115 km
Jun 14, 2020 45 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.1 90 km
Feb 7, 1992 19 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.0 86 km
Jun 15, 2006 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.0 96 km
May 14, 2002 51 km SE of Tabiauan, Philippines M5.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 3 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 SULU SEA Earthquake 7.0 m 13 108 km
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
December 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in

Mercedes has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (2.1").

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