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Weather & Climate in Dugcal, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dugcal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 160 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.6241°N, 123.1612°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
241 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Oct 12, 1994 | 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines | M6.4 | 149 km | 16 km |
| Jun 9, 1994 | 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines | M6.2 | 128 km | 76 km |
| May 5, 2018 | 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines | M6.1 | 133 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines | M5.9 | 150 km | 27 km |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.8 | 116 km | 18 km |
| Jul 7, 1993 | 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines | M5.7 | 56 km | 40 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines | M5.6 | 16 km | 22 km |
| Feb 3, 1993 | 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines | M5.6 | 10 km | 18 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines | M5.5 | 93 km | 44 km |
| Jul 30, 2001 | 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.4 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines | M5.4 | 109 km | 17 km |
| Jun 3, 2007 | 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines | M5.3 | 58 km | 30 km |
| May 1, 2013 | 89 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines | M5.3 | 145 km | 28 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M5.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 15 km NNE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines | M5.3 | 113 km | 71 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines | M5.2 | 34 km | 42 km |
| Feb 4, 2016 | 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines | M5.2 | 100 km | 28 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines | M5.2 | 60 km | 40 km |
| Mar 27, 1991 | 8 km ENE of Aroroy, Philippines | M5.1 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 2023 | 22 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines | M5.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
83 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 4 | - | 125 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 121 mph | 102 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 174 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 241 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 265 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 5 | 109 mph | 154 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | - | 159 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 138 mph | 39 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 98 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 62 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 36 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 69 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 205 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 5 | 115 mph | 29 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 144 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 82 km |
| 2015 | Koppu | Category 4 | 115 mph | 252 km |
| 2015 | Noul | Category 4 | 115 mph | 251 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 36 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 3 | 104 mph | 81 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1973 | QUEZON | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 15 | 46 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 24 km |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 136 km |
| Banahaw | Complex | 2,158 m (7,080 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 12.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 12.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 11.4 in |
Dugcal has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.2") and March the driest (2.4").