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Weather & Climate in Cervantes, Philippines

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

Cervantes 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 132 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 120.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days132 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area108.1 sq mi (280.0 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates12.3686°N, 124.6597°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 120.8"
218% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 16.97"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,280 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 106 km 21 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 60 km 33 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 75 km 16 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 115 km 20 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 142 km 27 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 110 km 17 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 80 km 24 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 138 km 9 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 112 km 33 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 90 km 56 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 67 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 107 km 76 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 65 km 29 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 87 km 8 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 70 km 33 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 89 km 10 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 120 km 28 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 55 km 33 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 44 km 34 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 68 km 40 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 4 182 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 144 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 138 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 257 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 132 mph 257 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 142 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 248 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 19 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 116 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 59 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 105 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 126 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 92 mph 191 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 27 km
2015 Noul Category 3 104 mph 272 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 135 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 68 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 50 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 153 km
2013 Utor Category 3 98 mph 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 146 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 106 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 67 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 142 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 79 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 95 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 107 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 167 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 12.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in
March 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in
April 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 16.3 in
December 78°F (25°C) 17.0 in Wettest

Cervantes has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 120.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (17.0") and April the driest (5.1").

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