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Weather & Climate in Cortes, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cortes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 115 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 181.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 115 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 49.1 sq mi (127.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.2797°N, 126.1911°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,759 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Feb 18, 1991 | 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines | M7.0 | 56 km | 24 km |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines | M6.8 | 130 km | 32 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines | M6.8 | 104 km | 36 km |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines | M6.6 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines | M6.6 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines | M6.5 | 112 km | 44 km |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines | M6.5 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines | M6.5 | 73 km | 106 km |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 26 km SE of Union, Philippines | M6.4 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 1991 | 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines | M6.3 | 66 km | 14 km |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines | M6.3 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M6.3 | 123 km | 235 km |
| Sep 15, 1997 | 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines | M6.2 | 140 km | 51 km |
| Nov 7, 1996 | 25 km E of Union, Philippines | M6.1 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.1 | 98 km | 71 km |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines | M6.1 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Nov 2, 2012 | 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines | M6.1 | 8 km | 37 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.1 | 104 km | 32 km |
| Nov 5, 1996 | 27 km E of Union, Philippines | M6.0 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 1996 | 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines | M6.0 | 27 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
24 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 147 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 83 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 86 mph | 193 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 240 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 3 | 104 mph | 298 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 144 mph | 166 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 168 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 2 | 92 mph | 207 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 1 | 75 mph | 207 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 257 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 63 mph | 231 km |
| 2004 | Nida | Category 4 | 104 mph | 230 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 1 | 69 mph | 297 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 125 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 4 | 98 mph | 170 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 102 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 13 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 5 | 109 mph | 102 km |
| 1988 | Skip | Category 4 | 92 mph | 168 km |
| 1987 | Phyllis | Category 3 | 86 mph | 259 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1929 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 124 km |
| 1952 | E. OF MINDANO, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 119 km |
| 2023 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 155 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 32.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 25.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 20.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 13.9 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Driest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 17.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 25.8 in |
Cortes has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 181.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (32.3") and August the driest (5.7").