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Weather & Climate in Cogtong, Philippines

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

Cogtong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area40.4 sq mi (104.6 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates9.8374°N, 124.5291°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.9"
94% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.66"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

711 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 45 km 19 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 20 km 26 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 146 km 11 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 16 km 30 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 137 km 106 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 144 km 9 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 101 km 15 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 95 km 235 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 148 km 71 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 81 km 533 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 83 km 533 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 109 km 29 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 135 km 39 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 123 km 18 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 131 km 7 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 106 km 25 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 74 km 9 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 92 km 16 km
Mar 5, 2017 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines M5.7 106 km 11 km
Oct 8, 2000 7 km WNW of Talisay, Philippines M5.7 113 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 141 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 46 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 266 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 178 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 268 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 230 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 133 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 135 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 198 km
2006 Utor Category 2 81 mph 176 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 63 mph 282 km
2005 Roke Category 1 63 mph 133 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 229 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 94 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 52 mph 238 km
1994 Axel Category 3 98 mph 136 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 52 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 45 km
1990 Mike Category 4 104 mph 75 km
1988 Skip Category 4 81 mph 173 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 113 km
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 146 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 20 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 72 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 90 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 123 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 163 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 166 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 167 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 176 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 4.3 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 4.5 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in

Cogtong has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (2.2").

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