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Weather & Climate in Garchitorena, Philippines

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

Garchitorena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 130.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days133 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area94.1 sq mi (243.8 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates13.8804°N, 123.6946°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 130.7"
244% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 20.67"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

274 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 91 km 16 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 94 km 76 km
May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 81 km 18 km
Oct 1, 2024 62 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 125 km 10 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 92 km 27 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 21 km 40 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 74 km 22 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 73 km 18 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 33 km 44 km
Oct 12, 1994 19 km ESE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 94 km 21 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 147 km 33 km
Feb 2, 2015 29 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 96 km 17 km
Jan 13, 2004 52 km ESE of Bato, Philippines M5.4 124 km 32 km
Apr 17, 1991 7 km N of Biri, Philippines M5.3 145 km 75 km
Jun 3, 2007 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines M5.3 109 km 30 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 148 km 10 km
May 1, 2013 89 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines M5.3 122 km 28 km
Aug 19, 1993 15 km NNE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M5.3 80 km 71 km
Jan 28, 2012 39 km SE of Bato, Philippines M5.3 111 km 35 km
Apr 29, 2010 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines M5.2 98 km 42 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

97 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 67 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 48 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 92 mph 297 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 197 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 195 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 236 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 125 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 121 mph 283 km
2021 Conson Category 1 220 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 44 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 72 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 125 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 69 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 89 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 245 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 53 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 88 km
2015 Noul Category 5 115 mph 195 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 122 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 214 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 15 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 42 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 97 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in
June 83°F (28°C) 9.4 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 9.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 16.1 in
November 80°F (26°C) 20.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 20.7 in Wettest

Garchitorena has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 130.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (20.7") and April the driest (6.0").

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