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Weather & Climate in Calatagan, Philippines

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Calatagan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area43.2 sq mi (112.0 km²)
Population Density373/sq mi
Coordinates13.8322°N, 120.6322°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"
107% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.55"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,091 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 58 km 32 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 17 km 110 km
Mar 13, 2022 75 km WNW of Cabra, Philippines M6.4 138 km 11 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 75 km 33 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 12 km 112 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 23 km 172 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 105 km 33 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 125 km 22 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 115 km 70 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 21 km 129 km
Apr 27, 1994 99 km NNW of Buluang, Philippines M6.0 145 km 10 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 49 km 115 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 61 km 16 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 137 km 12 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 23 km 207 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 139 km 35 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 5 km 110 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 112 km 59 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 52 km 58 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 20 km 152 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

74 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 273 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 257 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 265 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 258 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 161 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 163 km
2021 Conson Category 1 121 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 152 km
2020 Goni Category 3 69 mph 105 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 85 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 231 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 149 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 92 mph 72 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 242 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 16 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 178 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 255 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 29 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 52 km
2014 Hagupit Category 1 75 mph 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 58 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 43 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 43 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 54 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 119 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 43 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 43 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 43 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 79 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 79 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 95 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 95 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 102 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 148 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 14.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 15.6 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 12.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in

Calatagan has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 78.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.6") and March the driest (0.4").

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