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Weather & Climate in Cantel, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cantel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 102.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.9°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 167 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 32.9 sq mi (85.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.6176°N, 121.5136°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
513 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jun 14, 1990 | 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines | M7.1 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Nov 14, 1994 | 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines | M7.1 | 112 km | 32 km |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines | M6.7 | 148 km | 110 km |
| Oct 21, 2000 | 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 145 km | 152 km |
| Feb 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 143 km | 207 km |
| Sep 18, 2009 | 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines | M5.9 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines | M5.9 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Aug 13, 2021 | 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 144 km | 121 km |
| Mar 29, 1993 | Mindoro, Philippines | M5.9 | 141 km | 58 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines | M5.8 | 101 km | 21 km |
| Sep 3, 2002 | 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines | M5.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2021 | 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.8 | 128 km | 113 km |
| Mar 1, 2006 | 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines | M5.8 | 143 km | 22 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 12 km NNW of Cabacao, Philippines | M5.7 | 134 km | 70 km |
| Jul 7, 1990 | 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines | M5.7 | 103 km | 27 km |
| May 4, 2019 | 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines | M5.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2011 | 14 km WSW of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.7 | 136 km | 149 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines | M5.6 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Mar 27, 2006 | 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines | M5.6 | 61 km | 32 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 9 km NNW of Odala, Philippines | M5.6 | 130 km | 129 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
58 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | — | 237 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 1 | 75 mph | 224 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 5 | 109 mph | 281 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 281 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | — | 100 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 142 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 262 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 2 | 81 mph | 64 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 1 | 75 mph | 149 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 65 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 52 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 4 | 115 mph | 99 km |
| 2016 | Tokage | Category 1 | — | 242 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 98 mph | 53 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 163 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 2 | 98 mph | 175 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 104 mph | 113 km |
| 2010 | Conson | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 2009 | Mirinae | Category 2 | 69 mph | 235 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 52 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 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 | 112 km |
| 1889 | MINDORO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 113 km |
| 1928 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Banahaw (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Banahaw | Complex | 2,158 m (7,080 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Taal | Caldera | 311 m (1,020 ft) | 2020 | 164 km |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | 1350 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 19.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 14.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 13.2 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 13.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in |
Cantel has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.0") and March the driest (1.0").