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Weather & Climate in Castilla, Philippines

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

Castilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 124.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days133 days/yr

Geography

Area71.9 sq mi (186.2 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates12.9486°N, 123.8822°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 124.6"
228% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 18.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

488 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 143 km 33 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 115 km 16 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 89 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 55 km 76 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 128 km 29 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 71 km 8 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 111 km 33 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 77 km 10 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 145 km 34 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 115 km 27 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 125 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 87 km 10 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 120 km 33 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 87 km 18 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 86 km 40 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 96 km 48 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 119 km 30 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 115 km 18 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 124 km 22 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 69 km 37 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

79 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 153 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 213 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 131 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 81 mph 282 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 75 mph 289 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 230 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 121 mph 296 km
2021 Conson Category 1 244 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 69 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 177 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 49 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 56 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 24 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 148 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 63 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 98 mph 164 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 31 km
2015 Noul Category 4 104 mph 259 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 239 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 81 mph 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 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 15 128 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 89 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 14 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 28 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 96 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 14.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 8.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 14.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 16.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 18.6 in Wettest

Castilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 124.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (18.6") and April the driest (5.7").

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