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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 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 127 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 135.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days127 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area287.1 sq mi (743.6 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates13.5885°N, 124.2065°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 135.6"
257% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 21.38"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 149 km 33 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 40 km 16 km
Apr 4, 2023 124 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.2 145 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 38 km 76 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 126 km 29 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 147 km 8 km
May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 114 km 18 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 115 km 33 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 120 km 33 km
Oct 1, 2024 62 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 92 km 10 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 41 km 27 km
Jan 27, 2010 117 km NNE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 138 km 29 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 120 km 33 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 59 km 40 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 139 km 10 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 112 km 48 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 127 km 22 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 123 km 18 km
Oct 21, 1999 87 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.6 108 km 43 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 148 km 37 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 79 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 278 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 55 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 261 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 214 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 272 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 168 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 121 mph 236 km
2021 Conson Category 1 271 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 10 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 113 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 122 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 24 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 66 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 221 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 24 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 85 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 101 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 237 km
2015 Noul Category 4 115 mph 181 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 66 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 90 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 93 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 12.7 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 7.9 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in Warmest
July 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 16.3 in
November 78°F (26°C) 20.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 21.4 in Wettest

Calatagan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 135.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (21.4") and April the driest (6.4").

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