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Pilar, Philippines

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9,957 Population 331/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Pilar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 162 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 95.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days162 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area30.1 sq mi (78.0 km²)
Population Density331/sq mi
Coordinates11.4870°N, 122.9963°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.8"
152% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.32"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

216 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 123 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 140 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 131 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 126 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 105 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 123 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 126 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 129 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 123 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 93 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 130 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 75 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 83 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 60 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 136 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 130 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 130 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 142 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 109 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 101 km
2021 Rai Category 4 158 km
2021 Conson Category 1 264 km
2020 Goni Category 5 233 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 140 km
2020 Molave Category 1 198 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 181 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 36 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 226 km
2015 Melor Category 4 156 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 217 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 130 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 44 km
2012 Bopha Category 2 249 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 37 km
2006 Durian Category 4 223 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 205 km
2006 Utor Category 3 48 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 150 km
2005 Roke Category 1 109 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 140 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 84 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 97 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 120 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 168 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 83°F (29°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 10.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 10.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.3 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in
December 80°F (26°C) 9.3 in

Pilar has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.3") and April the driest (2.8").

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