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Weather & Climate in Dancagan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dancagan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 95.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,178 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 163 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Area | 39.3 sq mi (101.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.6092°N, 125.0042°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
441 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines | M6.2 | 140 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 131 km | 20 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines | M6.0 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 94 km | 16 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines | M5.9 | 117 km | 16 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines | M5.8 | 140 km | 602 km |
| Apr 11, 2017 | 8 km N of Osias, Philippines | M5.8 | 23 km | 8 km |
| Feb 10, 2024 | 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines | M5.8 | 135 km | 32 km |
| Sep 4, 2016 | 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines | M5.8 | 131 km | 16 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines | M5.8 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Jun 7, 1999 | 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines | M5.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines | M5.7 | 29 km | 8 km |
| Sep 18, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines | M5.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines | M5.7 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines | M5.7 | 12 km | 6 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 13 km ENE of Bantacan, Philippines | M5.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2013 | 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines | M5.6 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2002 | 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines | M5.6 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2019 | 8 km W of Dolo, Philippines | M5.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2017 | 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines | M5.5 | 20 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 266 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 66 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 289 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 239 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 2 | 98 mph | 237 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 239 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 118 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 138 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in |
Dancagan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.9") and March the driest (4.3").