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Pilar, Philippines

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10,498 Population 465/sq mi density
1,089 ft Elevation 332 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Pilar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 101.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Area25.5 sq mi (66.1 km²)
Population Density465/sq mi
Coordinates17.4165°N, 120.5954°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.9"
168% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 25.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

673 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 26 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 110 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 38 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 112 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 116 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 119 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 107 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 149 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 120 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 117 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 118 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 147 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 127 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 59 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 58 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 54 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 44 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 104 km
Mar 2, 2019 30 km NW of Davila, Philippines M5.6 140 km
Oct 7, 2012 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.6 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 216 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 107 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 187 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 57 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 122 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 72 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 161 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 287 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 71 km
2023 Saola Category 5 249 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 186 km
2022 Noru Category 4 226 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 171 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 251 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 275 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 247 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 208 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 77 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 86 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 154 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 139 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 26 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 95 km
1915 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 55 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Coldest
March 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 15.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 23.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 25.5 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 15.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
December 76°F (25°C) 1.1 in

Pilar has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 108.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (25.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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