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Socorro, Philippines

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9,743 Population 45/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Socorro 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 120 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 173.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days120 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area215.5 sq mi (558.1 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates9.6181°N, 125.9660°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 173.3"
356% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 30.47"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,813 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 101 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 147 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 140 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 39 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 148 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 44 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 28 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 65 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 36 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 106 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 80 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 45 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 62 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 49 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 66 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 55 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 46 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 85 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 69 km
Feb 8, 2019 52 km E of Union, Philippines M5.9 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 115 km
2021 Rai Category 5 43 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 277 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 161 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 214 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 257 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 132 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 190 km
2008 Fengshen Category 2 179 km
2006 Utor Category 1 177 km
2006 Xangsane Category 1 299 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 233 km
2005 Roke Category 1 189 km
2004 Nida Category 4 220 km
1998 Faith Category 1 253 km
1995 Zack Category 2 94 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 271 km
1994 Axel Category 4 132 km
1994 Owen Category 1 67 km
1993 Nell Category 1 35 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 140 km
1952 E. OF MINDANO, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 141 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 111 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 149 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 30.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 24.1 in
March 80°F (26°C) 18.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 12.9 in
May 83°F (28°C) 8.6 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 18.2 in
December 80°F (26°C) 25.5 in

Socorro has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 173.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (30.5") and August the driest (5.4").

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