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Weather & Climate in Caronoan West, Philippines

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

Caronoan West has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 176.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Area98.4 sq mi (255.0 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates16.2633°N, 120.4463°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 176.0"
363% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 23.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

748 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 101 km 25 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 94 km 33 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 145 km 34 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 63 km 23 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 107 km 15 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 105 km 33 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 46 km 18 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 146 km 22 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 108 km 10 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 13 km 33 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 120 km 28 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 54 km 17 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 3 km 13 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 120 km 63 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 106 km 10 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 53 km 26 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 105 km 10 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 78 km 33 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 59 km 16 km
Sep 22, 1990 62 km W of Palauig, Philippines M5.6 149 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

99 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 31 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 95 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 103 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 253 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 38 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 115 mph 245 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 236 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 108 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 264 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 103 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 232 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 119 km
2020 Goni Category 3 69 mph 291 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 206 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 92 mph 46 km
2016 Haima Category 4 115 mph 210 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 48 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 1 81 mph 258 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 52 mph 244 km
2015 Noul Category 5 127 mph 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 145 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 101 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 94 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 122 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 126 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 137 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 172 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in
May 84°F (29°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 13.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 19.3 in
August 80°F (27°C) 23.4 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 14.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in

Caronoan West has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (23.4") and January the driest (0.2").

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