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Weather & Climate in Gocoton, Philippines

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

Gocoton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 146.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area347.0 sq mi (898.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates7.1561°N, 124.6911°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 146.6"
286% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 134 km 31 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 150 km 607 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 117 km 566 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 142 km 138 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 84 km 33 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 62 km 16 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 77 km 20 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 97 km 584 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 107 km 535 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 59 km 8 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 103 km 20 km
Aug 5, 2017 Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 141 km 76 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 104 km 602 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 142 km 31 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 109 km 12 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 46 km 8 km
Sep 18, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines M5.7 72 km 10 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 92 km 10 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 69 km 6 km
Oct 4, 2009 55 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines M5.6 139 km 640 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 121 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 300 km
1986 Marge Category 1 98 mph 293 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 117 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 134 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 133 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake - 97 70 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake - - 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 66 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 97 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in
April 83°F (29°C) 5.0 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 8.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
November 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
December 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in

Gocoton has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 79.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.2") and January the driest (4.0").

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