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Weather & Climate in Cartagena, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cartagena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 100.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 427.2 sq mi (1,106.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8203°N, 122.4004°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
384 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Feb 6, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines | M6.7 | 91 km | 11 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines | M6.4 | 43 km | 19 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines | M6.3 | 61 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines | M6.0 | 76 km | 9 km |
| Jul 11, 2003 | 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines | M5.9 | 66 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 1997 | 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines | M5.9 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines | M5.8 | 75 km | 15 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 11 km W of Loon, Philippines | M5.7 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines | M5.7 | 20 km | 41 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines | M5.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines | M5.4 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines | M5.4 | 122 km | 29 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines | M5.4 | 37 km | 14 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines | M5.4 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines | M5.4 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1996 | 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines | M5.4 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 30 km WSW of Maricalom, Philippines | M5.3 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 28 km WSW of Alim, Philippines | M5.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines | M5.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | — | 65 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 33 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 220 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 177 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 3 | 81 mph | 59 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 233 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 3 | 86 mph | 232 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 52 mph | 195 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 245 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 121 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 223 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 176 km |
| 1993 | Manny | Category 3 | 75 mph | 286 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 152 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 98 mph | 98 km |
| 1988 | Skip | Category 3 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | — | 252 km |
| 1984 | Agnes | Category 3 | 92 mph | 198 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 3 | 86 mph | 76 km |
| 1982 | Nelson | Category 3 | 104 mph | 142 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2012 | TANON STRAIT | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 51 | 91 km |
| 1948 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | 74 | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 104 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 17.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 17.3 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 15.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in |
Cartagena has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.9") and February the driest (0.8").