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Merida, Philippines

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3,570 Population 97/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Merida has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area36.8 sq mi (95.2 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates10.9098°N, 124.5376°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.9"
131% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.22"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

828 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 17, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 124 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 130 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 132 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 26 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 150 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 119 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 140 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 133 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 149 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 101 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 28 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 40 km
Jan 17, 2012 19 km E of Salcedo, Philippines M5.7 145 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 105 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 113 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 87 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 26 km
Oct 24, 1993 16 km SW of Cabay, Philippines M5.6 105 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 26 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 279 km
2021 Rai Category 5 97 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 149 km
2020 Molave Category 1 278 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 222 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 67 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 288 km
2015 Melor Category 4 188 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 176 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 219 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 112 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 30 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 250 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 82 km
2006 Durian Category 4 277 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 206 km
2006 Utor Category 2 62 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 166 km
2005 Roke Category 1 30 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 59 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 130 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 38 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 68 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 102 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 144 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 144 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 163 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 8.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
March 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 11.2 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 9.0 in

Merida has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.2") and April the driest (4.1").

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