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Murcia, Philippines

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5,138 Population 71/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Murcia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 329 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area72.7 sq mi (188.2 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates15.4043°N, 120.6090°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.5"
159% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 16.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

739 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 17, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 68 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 101 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 128 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 143 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 117 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 51 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 122 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 99 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 133 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 106 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 81 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 105 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 114 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 79 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 115 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 14 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 99 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 116 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 42 km
Dec 22, 1997 Luzon, Philippines M5.6 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 108 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 180 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 141 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 107 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 165 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 177 km
2023 Saola Category 4 279 km
2022 Noru Category 4 15 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 288 km
2021 Conson Category 1 242 km
2020 Goni Category 3 198 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 23 km
2020 Molave Category 2 257 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 236 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 300 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 140 km
2016 Haima Category 4 287 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 69 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 174 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 125 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 68 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 101 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 139 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 27 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 41 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 79 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 99 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 131 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 161 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 161 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.9 in
April 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 6.8 in
June 83°F (28°C) 9.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 14.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 16.2 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 11.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in

Murcia has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 74.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (16.2") and February the driest (0.2").

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