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Paracelis, Philippines

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4,232 Population 4/sq mi density
732 ft Elevation 223 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Paracelis has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Area220.1 sq mi (570.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates17.2667°N, 121.4667°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.8"
123% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.26"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

555 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 74 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 100 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 69 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 114 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 143 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 129 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 113 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 145 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 142 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 113 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 56 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 102 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 117 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 135 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 149 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 101 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 122 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 97 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 60 km
May 6, 2007 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 227 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 118 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 246 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 67 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 148 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 118 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 97 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 212 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 49 km
2023 Saola Category 5 155 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 182 km
2022 Noru Category 5 230 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 82 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 217 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 242 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 158 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 82 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 65 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 158 km
2016 Haima Category 4 61 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 116 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 74 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 125 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 39 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 127 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 11.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 11.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 10.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in

Paracelis has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and February the driest (1.6").

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