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Santa Catalina Sur, Philippines

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6,195 Population 78/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Santa Catalina Sur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area79.7 sq mi (206.3 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates13.8738°N, 121.4310°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.8"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.18"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

847 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 55 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 78 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 76 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 78 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 86 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 117 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 147 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 73 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 55 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 82 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 79 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 73 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 116 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 109 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 75 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 71 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 82 km
Oct 18, 2009 14 km S of Calatagan, Philippines M5.7 86 km
May 10, 1994 12 km NNW of Cabacao, Philippines M5.7 102 km
May 22, 2011 14 km WSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.7 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 214 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 199 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 95 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 285 km
2022 Noru Category 5 148 km
2021 Conson Category 1 51 km
2020 Goni Category 4 19 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 135 km
2020 Molave Category 2 85 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 151 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 77 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 182 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 42 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 199 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 255 km
2015 Melor Category 4 69 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 236 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 29 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 211 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 55 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 49 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 49 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 62 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 70 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 49 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Banahaw (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 22 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 31 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 49 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 63 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 126 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 146 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 165 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
May 84°F (29°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 8.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.2 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 11.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in

Santa Catalina Sur has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.2") and March the driest (1.6").

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