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Weather & Climate in Cawayan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cawayan 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 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 23.6 sq mi (61.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 236/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3672°N, 122.5094°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
230 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Feb 22, 2005 | 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.8 | 113 km | 18 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines | M5.8 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Jul 7, 1993 | 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines | M5.7 | 131 km | 40 km |
| Feb 3, 1993 | 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines | M5.6 | 67 km | 18 km |
| Sep 29, 2000 | 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines | M5.6 | 67 km | 22 km |
| Nov 15, 1994 | 11 km WSW of Victoria, Philippines | M5.5 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Feb 3, 2000 | 19 km SE of Laiya, Philippines | M5.5 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 2001 | 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.4 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines | M5.4 | 102 km | 17 km |
| Dec 20, 1994 | 10 km SSW of Malamig, Philippines | M5.3 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M5.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2007 | 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines | M5.3 | 60 km | 30 km |
| Feb 4, 2016 | 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines | M5.2 | 57 km | 28 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines | M5.2 | 42 km | 42 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines | M5.2 | 85 km | 40 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines | M5.1 | 137 km | 22 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 15 km NNE of Cagsiay, Philippines | M5.1 | 132 km | 28 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 2 km SW of Balanacan, Philippines | M5.1 | 73 km | 45 km |
| Jan 16, 2023 | 22 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
71 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 | - | 186 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 121 mph | 167 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 152 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 291 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 5 | 109 mph | 182 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | - | 89 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 138 mph | 41 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 146 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 2 | 81 mph | 22 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 19 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 43 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 170 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 4 | 115 mph | 25 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 196 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 53 km |
| 2015 | Koppu | Category 4 | 115 mph | 289 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 42 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 2 | 98 mph | 82 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 219 km |
| 2013 | Utor | Category 4 | 121 mph | 260 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 32 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 100 km |
| Banahaw | Complex | 2,158 m (7,080 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | 1350 | 155 km |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Laguna Caldera | Caldera | 743 m (2,438 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Taal | Caldera | 311 m (1,020 ft) | 2020 | 178 km |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in |
Cawayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and March the driest (1.3").