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Weather & Climate in Culasian, Philippines

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

Culasian has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 96.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days161 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area71.6 sq mi (185.4 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates11.3069°N, 124.6106°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.6"
154% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.24"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.53"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,061 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 135 km 21 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 138 km 20 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 148 km 24 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 125 km 17 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 20 km 9 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 81 km 56 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 108 km 33 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 148 km 12 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 112 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 138 km 8 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 139 km 28 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 134 km 10 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 125 km 29 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 123 km 34 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 122 km 10 km
Aug 8, 1996 22 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M5.8 138 km 33 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 40 km 7 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 148 km 9 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 34 km 33 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 93 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 33 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 236 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 142 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 257 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 104 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 234 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 177 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 33 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 244 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 144 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 145 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 67 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 174 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 40 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 81 mph 294 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 39 km
2006 Durian Category 4 121 mph 233 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 98 mph 164 km
2006 Utor Category 2 81 mph 23 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 63 mph 122 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 81 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 135 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 25 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 56 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 132 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 162 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 166 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 173 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 9.0 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
March 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 12.2 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in

Culasian has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 96.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.2") and April the driest (4.5").

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