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Weather & Climate in Cigaras, Philippines

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

Cigaras has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 91.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area13.9 sq mi (36.1 km²)
Population Density199/sq mi
Coordinates14.2266°N, 121.4298°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.8"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 87 km 32 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 96 km 110 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 78 km 172 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 92 km 112 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 87 km 129 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 127 km 22 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 110 km 115 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 91 km 121 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 138 km 58 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 97 km 152 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 141 km 59 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 91 km 207 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 74 km 14 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 92 km 110 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 96 km 113 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 106 km 10 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 131 km 22 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 88 km 121 km
May 10, 1994 12 km NNW of Cabacao, Philippines M5.7 126 km 70 km
May 22, 2011 14 km WSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.7 101 km 149 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

83 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 Matmo Category 1 - 272 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 - 287 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 167 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 66 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 249 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 289 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 108 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 86 km
2020 Goni Category 4 115 mph 41 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 98 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 121 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 172 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 116 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 218 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 276 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 115 mph 81 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 167 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 273 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 197 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 87 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 53 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 53 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 93 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 31 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 53 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Banahaw (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 18 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 18 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 28 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 53 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 107 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 124 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 131 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 80°F (26°C) 1.4 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 10.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
September 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 11.2 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in
December 78°F (25°C) 7.4 in

Cigaras has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 83.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.2") and February the driest (1.2").

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