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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 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.9°F
52% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area592.6 sq mi (1,534.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates10.8726°N, 123.5209°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.5"
88% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.84"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 128 km 19 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 103 km 11 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 124 km 9 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 119 km 9 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 127 km 15 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 139 km 7 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 121 km 16 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 147 km 33 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 134 km 12 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 131 km 30 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 141 km 7 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 93 km 10 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 135 km 16 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 147 km 23 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 133 km 73 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 138 km 10 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 137 km 25 km
Mar 1, 2020 6 km NNW of Guindapunan, Philippines M5.4 138 km 10 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 111 km 10 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 102 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 31 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 89 km
2020 Goni Category 4 115 mph 292 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 191 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 272 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 245 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 93 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 292 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 210 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 273 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 104 mph 158 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 266 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 41 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 81 mph 208 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 92 km
2006 Durian Category 4 115 mph 281 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 98 mph 245 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 106 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 63 mph 202 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 31 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 51 103 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 34 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 39 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 67 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 132 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 149 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 185 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 6.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.7 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in
September 83°F (28°C) 7.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
December 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in

Cervantes has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and April the driest (2.2").

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