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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 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 33.5 sq mi (86.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.6171°N, 122.1211°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
231 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 | 98 km | 18 km |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.8 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines | M5.8 | 56 km | 21 km |
| May 4, 2019 | 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines | M5.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines | M5.6 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Sep 29, 2000 | 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 2006 | 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines | M5.6 | 99 km | 32 km |
| Nov 15, 1994 | 11 km WSW of Victoria, Philippines | M5.5 | 117 km | 21 km |
| Feb 3, 2000 | 19 km SE of Laiya, Philippines | M5.5 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines | M5.5 | 146 km | 23 km |
| Jul 30, 2001 | 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.4 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines | M5.4 | 106 km | 17 km |
| Nov 18, 1994 | 19 km S of Aurora, Philippines | M5.4 | 122 km | 20 km |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 9 km NE of Banos, Philippines | M5.3 | 126 km | 44 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M5.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1994 | 10 km SSW of Malamig, Philippines | M5.3 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 12 km SSW of San Teodoro, Philippines | M5.3 | 150 km | 163 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines | M5.2 | 128 km | 42 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines | M5.2 | 132 km | 40 km |
| Feb 4, 2016 | 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines | M5.2 | 134 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
62 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 | — | 279 km |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | — | 249 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 121 mph | 260 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 1 | 75 mph | 222 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 5 | 109 mph | 268 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 283 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | — | 108 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 115 mph | 121 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 240 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 2 | 81 mph | 74 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 2 | 81 mph | 99 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 54 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 77 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 4 | 115 mph | 87 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 3 | 98 mph | 289 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 33 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 136 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 2 | 98 mph | 111 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 132 km |
| 2010 | Conson | Category 1 | 75 mph | 239 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 114 km |
| 1928 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Banahaw (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Banahaw | Complex | 2,158 m (7,080 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 179 km |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | 1350 | 189 km |
| Taal | Caldera | 311 m (1,020 ft) | 2020 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 10.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 13.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 8.0 in |
Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.2") and March the driest (1.5").