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Placer, Philippines

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5,969 Population 80/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Placer has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.9°F
52% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area74.5 sq mi (193.0 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates11.8687°N, 123.9184°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.5"
136% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.22"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

447 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 113 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 140 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 38 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 50 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 43 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 149 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 134 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 136 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 34 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 113 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 130 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 132 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 20 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 59 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 128 km
Oct 12, 2000 10 km WNW of Catubig, Philippines M5.5 131 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 117 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 131 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 37 km
Mar 1, 2020 6 km NNW of Guindapunan, Philippines M5.4 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 256 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 100 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 231 km
2021 Rai Category 4 199 km
2020 Goni Category 5 185 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 73 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 296 km
2020 Molave Category 1 171 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 127 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 36 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 182 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 275 km
2015 Melor Category 4 93 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 205 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 42 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 149 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 78 km
2010 Conson Category 1 272 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 23 km
2006 Durian Category 4 171 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 77 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 101 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 131 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 143 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 152 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 154 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 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) 6.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 4.5 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 5.3 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 7.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 9.2 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.7 in
September 83°F (28°C) 9.3 in
October 82°F (28°C) 10.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 11.2 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 10.3 in

Placer has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.2") and April the driest (3.2").

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