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Weather & Climate in Catarman, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Catarman has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.2°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 16.7 sq mi (43.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.6017°N, 123.8611°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
395 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 | 42 km | 19 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines | M6.8 | 93 km | 26 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines | M6.7 | 84 km | 11 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines | M6.6 | 85 km | 30 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines | M6.0 | 27 km | 533 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines | M6.0 | 90 km | 9 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines | M5.9 | 60 km | 533 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines | M5.8 | 89 km | 15 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 11 km W of Loon, Philippines | M5.7 | 29 km | 16 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines | M5.6 | 51 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines | M5.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1991 | 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines | M5.5 | 43 km | 519 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines | M5.5 | 148 km | 57 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines | M5.4 | 79 km | 568 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines | M5.4 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 6 km N of Nueva Fuerza, Philippines | M5.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km SSE of Clarin, Philippines | M5.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 6 km ENE of Balilihan, Philippines | M5.3 | 27 km | 23 km |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines | M5.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2012 | 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines | M5.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 133 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 67 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 224 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 109 mph | 272 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 179 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 91 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 233 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 3 | 86 mph | 225 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 52 mph | 145 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 136 km |
| 1995 | Sibyl | Category 1 | 46 mph | 289 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 3 | 92 mph | 187 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 89 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 91 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 101 km |
| 1988 | Skip | Category 4 | 81 mph | 222 km |
| 1987 | Phyllis | Category 3 | 86 mph | 265 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | 69 mph | 98 km |
| 1984 | Agnes | Category 4 | 121 mph | 212 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 | 84 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 100 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 120 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 167 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in |
Catarman has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.3") and April the driest (2.0").