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Weather & Climate in Cantapoy, Philippines

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

Cantapoy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 141.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days126 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area41.6 sq mi (107.8 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates9.4906°N, 125.4364°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 141.0"
271% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 23.23"
Driest Month (Sep) 6.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,302 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 134 km 24 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 87 km 26 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 93 km 30 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 99 km 33 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 93 km 33 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 46 km 15 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 50 km 106 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 95 km 33 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 61 km 235 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 85 km 37 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 82 km 71 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 90 km 32 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 122 km 33 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 104 km 33 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 113 km 33 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 117 km 30 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 106 km 33 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 105 km 40 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 141 km 533 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 32 km 39 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 155 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 68 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 293 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 192 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 253 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 115 mph 268 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 154 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 151 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 210 km
2006 Utor Category 1 75 mph 201 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 63 mph 274 km
2005 Roke Category 1 63 mph 182 km
2004 Nida Category 4 104 mph 269 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 257 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 116 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 46 mph 270 km
1994 Axel Category 4 98 mph 147 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 83 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 29 km
1990 Mike Category 4 109 mph 95 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 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 170 143 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 90 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 92 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 23.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 16.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in Driest
October 80°F (27°C) 9.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 14.6 in
December 78°F (26°C) 20.3 in

Cantapoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 141.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (23.2") and September the driest (6.1").

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