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Weather & Climate in Alfonso Castañeda, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alfonso Castañeda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 177 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 144.9 sq mi (375.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.8006°N, 121.3054°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
573 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Jul 16, 1990 | 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines | M7.7 | 20 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M6.5 | 85 km | 23 km |
| Apr 22, 2019 | 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines | M6.1 | 127 km | 22 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines | M6.1 | 86 km | 18 km |
| Nov 20, 1996 | 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 1990 | 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.8 | 76 km | 17 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.7 | 78 km | 26 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines | M5.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines | M5.7 | 106 km | 13 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines | M5.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines | M5.6 | 116 km | 18 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines | M5.6 | 128 km | 34 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines | M5.6 | 103 km | 20 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.6 | 90 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines | M5.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines | M5.6 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Sep 4, 1991 | 14 km S of Santa Juliana, Philippines | M5.5 | 117 km | 21 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 2 km SE of Manibaug Pasig, Philippines | M5.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1996 | 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines | M5.5 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2019 | 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines | M5.5 | 74 km | 130 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
94 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 4 | — | 63 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 113 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | — | 196 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 234 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 33 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 132 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 98 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 192 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 109 mph | 68 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | — | 212 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | — | 259 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 214 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 78 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 2 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 291 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 245 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 105 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 4 | 115 mph | 243 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 4 | 115 mph | 222 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 54 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE SEA | Earthquake | 4.3 m | 15 | 43 km |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 20 km |
| 1968 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 270 | 123 km |
| 1937 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 146 km |
| 1880 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 20 | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Pinatubo | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | 1993 | 127 km |
| Laguna Caldera | Caldera | 743 m (2,438 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Natib | Stratovolcano | 1,253 m (4,111 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Mariveles | Stratovolcano | 1,388 m (4,554 ft) | -2050 | 167 km |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | 1350 | 187 km |
| Banahaw | Complex | 2,158 m (7,080 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in |
Alfonso Castañeda has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.0") and February the driest (1.7").