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Weather & Climate in Gattaran, Philippines

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

Gattaran has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area273.2 sq mi (707.5 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates18.0616°N, 121.6441°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.2"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 13.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

642 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 106 km 34 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 133 km 15 km
Sep 12, 2023 69 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.2 138 km 31 km
May 22, 1997 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.1 100 km 34 km
Jun 30, 2022 49 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 112 km 30 km
Feb 6, 1999 66 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 133 km 33 km
Mar 20, 2011 43 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 112 km 27 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 105 km 32 km
Jan 14, 2012 65 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 137 km 17 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 78 km 71 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 93 km 48 km
May 13, 2002 58 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 127 km 33 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 81 km 17 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 104 km 33 km
May 28, 2006 61 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 132 km 23 km
Aug 26, 1999 56 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 129 km 33 km
Oct 4, 2023 Babuyan Islands region, Philippines M5.7 134 km 27 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 132 km 10 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 93 km 64 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 93 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 - 138 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 - 208 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 - 142 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 121 mph 219 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 115 mph 62 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 201 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 31 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 266 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 131 km
2023 Saola Category 5 121 mph 157 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 115 mph 97 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 - 86 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 63 mph 243 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 132 mph 147 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 81 mph 76 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 27 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 152 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 138 mph 292 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 246 km
2016 Haima Category 4 115 mph 30 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 90 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 106 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 16 85 km
1627 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - - 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cagua (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 54 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 88 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 101 km
Babuyan Claro Stratovolcano(es) 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 1924 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
May 84°F (29°C) 3.8 in
June 84°F (29°C) 4.3 in Warmest
July 83°F (29°C) 7.1 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 13.3 in
November 78°F (26°C) 14.0 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in

Gattaran has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.0") and February the driest (0.8").

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