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Weather & Climate in Cateel, Philippines

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

Cateel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 120.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days140 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area210.6 sq mi (545.6 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates7.7914°N, 126.4533°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 120.3"
217% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 20.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,881 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 100 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 75 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 65 km 33 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 149 km 55 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 120 km 24 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 65 km 59 km
Mar 11, 1997 121 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines M6.9 132 km 10 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 138 km 33 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 47 km 32 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 64 km 36 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 57 km 44 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 122 km 33 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 136 km 65 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 143 km 14 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 62 km 15 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 40 km 51 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 112 km 87 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 79 km 19 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 113 km 34 km
Apr 20, 2022 50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines M6.0 105 km 19 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 227 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 27 km
1995 Zack Category 1 - 291 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 269 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 161 km
1990 Mike Category 5 109 mph 252 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 186 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 186 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 115 mph 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m - 75 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 99 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 82 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 62 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m - 114 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 144 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake - - 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 64 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 20.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 14.7 in
March 78°F (26°C) 12.1 in
April 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 15.1 in

Cateel has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 120.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (20.6") and August the driest (5.0").

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