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Weather & Climate in Cordova, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cordova has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.2°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 54.1 sq mi (140.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.7303°N, 122.4014°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
294 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jun 14, 1990 | 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines | M7.1 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines | M6.7 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines | M6.4 | 138 km | 19 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines | M6.0 | 121 km | 9 km |
| May 12, 1997 | 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines | M5.9 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines | M5.8 | 125 km | 15 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines | M5.7 | 84 km | 41 km |
| Sep 29, 2000 | 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines | M5.6 | 60 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines | M5.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines | M5.6 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines | M5.5 | 67 km | 23 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines | M5.4 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1996 | 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines | M5.4 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines | M5.4 | 30 km | 29 km |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines | M5.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines | M5.4 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines | M5.4 | 75 km | 14 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 28 km WSW of Alim, Philippines | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
35 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | — | 38 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 71 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 2 | 81 mph | 275 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 2 | 81 mph | 246 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 264 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 119 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 2 | — | 299 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 242 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 2 | 98 mph | 236 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 78 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 3 | 81 mph | 153 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 134 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 3 | 86 mph | 132 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 63 mph | 253 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 52 mph | 154 km |
| 2004 | Muifa | Category 1 | 63 mph | 246 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 145 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 22 km |
| 1995 | Sibyl | Category 2 | 58 mph | 253 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 123 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 | 120 km |
| 1948 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | 74 | 18 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 87 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 11.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 13.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 12.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in |
Cordova has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.8") and February the driest (1.3").