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Weather & Climate in Candijay, Philippines

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

Candijay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days190 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area39.9 sq mi (103.3 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates9.8182°N, 124.4977°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.6"
112% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.33"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 42 km 19 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 23 km 26 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 143 km 11 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 17 km 30 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 105 km 15 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 140 km 106 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 146 km 9 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 99 km 235 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 77 km 533 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 80 km 533 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 137 km 39 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 113 km 29 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 134 km 7 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 127 km 18 km
May 10, 2018 19 km SSE of Tubajon, Philippines M5.7 131 km 29 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 148 km 10 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 78 km 9 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 89 km 16 km
Mar 5, 2017 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines M5.7 109 km 11 km
Nov 11, 2009 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines M5.7 124 km 24 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 143 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 45 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 269 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 181 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 272 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 233 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 136 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 132 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 201 km
2006 Utor Category 2 81 mph 179 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 63 mph 286 km
2005 Roke Category 1 63 mph 136 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 232 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 97 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 52 mph 241 km
1994 Axel Category 3 98 mph 139 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 54 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 49 km
1990 Mike Category 4 104 mph 78 km
1988 Skip Category 4 81 mph 177 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 116 km
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 143 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 23 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 71 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 94 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 126 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 159 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 163 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 165 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 175 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 8.3 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
March 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
April 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in
October 80°F (26°C) 8.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 8.6 in

Candijay has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 80.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.3") and April the driest (2.6").

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