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Weather & Climate in Carmen, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carmen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 92.5 sq mi (239.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8223°N, 124.1964°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
536 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 | 11 km | 19 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines | M6.8 | 55 km | 26 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines | M6.7 | 110 km | 11 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines | M6.6 | 48 km | 30 km |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines | M6.5 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M6.3 | 131 km | 235 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines | M6.0 | 56 km | 533 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines | M6.0 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines | M5.9 | 141 km | 29 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines | M5.9 | 73 km | 533 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines | M5.8 | 122 km | 15 km |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines | M5.8 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 7 km WNW of Talisay, Philippines | M5.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines | M5.7 | 109 km | 9 km |
| May 6, 1991 | 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines | M5.7 | 138 km | 25 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 11 km W of Loon, Philippines | M5.7 | 56 km | 16 km |
| Mar 5, 2017 | 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines | M5.7 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines | M5.6 | 7 km | 7 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines | M5.6 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines | M5.6 | 110 km | 10 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 | — | 127 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 31 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 275 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 192 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 290 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 109 mph | 238 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 144 mph | 147 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 125 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 208 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 3 | 86 mph | 187 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 290 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 63 mph | 127 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 233 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 109 km |
| 1995 | Sibyl | Category 1 | 52 mph | 251 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 3 | 98 mph | 152 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 63 km |
| 1993 | Manny | Category 3 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 54 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 78 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 | 136 km |
| 2012 | TANON STRAIT | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 51 | 110 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 87 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 123 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 134 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 8.2 in |
Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.1") and April the driest (2.5").