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Weather & Climate in Caranan, Philippines

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

Caranan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days160 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area263.1 sq mi (681.5 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates13.5167°N, 123.0156°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.4"
156% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

230 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.

Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 140 km 76 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 105 km 18 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 74 km 40 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 20 km 22 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 149 km 37 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 13 km 18 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 111 km 44 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 110 km 33 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 97 km 17 km
Aug 19, 1993 15 km NNE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M5.3 125 km 71 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 80 km 10 km
Jun 3, 2007 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines M5.3 53 km 30 km
Apr 23, 1991 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines M5.2 54 km 40 km
Apr 29, 2010 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines M5.2 15 km 42 km
Feb 4, 2016 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.2 88 km 28 km
Jan 16, 2023 22 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines M5.1 100 km 10 km
Jan 26, 2014 2 km SW of Balanacan, Philippines M5.1 126 km 45 km
May 7, 1998 3 km N of Potot, Philippines M5.1 149 km 33 km
Mar 27, 1991 8 km ENE of Aroroy, Philippines M5.1 118 km 33 km
Feb 4, 2021 35 km NE of Paracale, Philippines M5.1 114 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

78 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 - 145 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 121 mph 122 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 170 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 257 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 279 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 165 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 142 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 25 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 111 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 42 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 31 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 52 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 191 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 115 mph 34 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 159 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 69 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 265 km
2015 Noul Category 4 115 mph 270 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 40 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 104 mph 69 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 27 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 42 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 114 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 140 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 177 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 10.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 13.2 in Wettest
August 83°F (28°C) 8.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in

Caranan has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.2") and March the driest (2.4").

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