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Santa Catalina, Philippines

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26,457 Population 131/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Santa Catalina 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 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area202.0 sq mi (523.1 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates9.3337°N, 122.8637°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.1"
134% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

458 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 83 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 78 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 88 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 120 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 66 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 90 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 147 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 59 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 84 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 104 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 93 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 133 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 137 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 140 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 74 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 111 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 50 km
Jun 27, 1998 31 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.3 147 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines M5.3 124 km
Jul 11, 2011 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M5.3 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 125 km
2021 Rai Category 4 94 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 270 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 227 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 40 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 272 km
2006 Utor Category 1 278 km
2005 Roke Category 1 202 km
1998 Faith Category 1 297 km
1995 Zack Category 2 164 km
1994 Axel Category 2 256 km
1994 Owen Category 1 164 km
1993 Nell Category 1 168 km
1990 Mike Category 4 149 km
1986 Marge Category 1 211 km
1984 Ike Category 4 109 km
1984 Agnes Category 3 244 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 172 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 83 km
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 35 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 124 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 152 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 165 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 14.2 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in

Santa Catalina has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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