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Weather & Climate in Kapatalan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kapatalan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Area | 20.5 sq mi (53.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.4741°N, 121.4903°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
856 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Jul 16, 1990 | 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines | M7.7 | 138 km | 25 km |
| Nov 14, 1994 | 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines | M7.1 | 115 km | 32 km |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines | M6.7 | 119 km | 110 km |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Mindoro, Philippines | M6.2 | 115 km | 112 km |
| Aug 11, 2017 | 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines | M6.2 | 96 km | 172 km |
| May 21, 2022 | 1 km S of Lian, Philippines | M6.1 | 104 km | 129 km |
| Apr 22, 2019 | 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines | M6.1 | 118 km | 22 km |
| Sep 15, 2004 | 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines | M6.0 | 120 km | 115 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines | M5.9 | 112 km | 110 km |
| Oct 21, 2000 | 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 121 km | 152 km |
| Aug 13, 2021 | 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 115 km | 121 km |
| Jan 10, 2015 | 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines | M5.9 | 138 km | 59 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines | M5.9 | 99 km | 14 km |
| Feb 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 116 km | 207 km |
| Sep 3, 2002 | 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines | M5.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines | M5.8 | 110 km | 121 km |
| May 12, 2021 | 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.8 | 122 km | 113 km |
| May 22, 2011 | 14 km WSW of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.7 | 126 km | 149 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines | M5.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 14 km S of Calatagan, Philippines | M5.7 | 124 km | 156 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
85 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 | - | 157 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | - | 245 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | - | 275 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 142 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 46 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 221 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 265 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 5 | 109 mph | 81 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | - | 111 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 65 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 73 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 2 | 81 mph | 146 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 1 | 75 mph | 185 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 142 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 86 mph | 246 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 248 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 4 | 115 mph | 109 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 140 km |
| 2016 | Tokage | Category 1 | 58 mph | 294 km |
| 2015 | Koppu | Category 4 | 115 mph | 170 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1994 | PHILIPPINE ISLANDS | Earthquake | 7.3 m | 81 | 115 km |
| 1965 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | 4.7 m | 355 | 75 km |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE SEA | Earthquake | 4.3 m | 15 | 147 km |
| 1911 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 1,335 | 75 km |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 138 km |
| 1889 | MINDORO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 121 km |
| 1937 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 3 km |
| 1749 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 75 km |
| 1716 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Laguna Caldera (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Laguna Caldera | Caldera | 743 m (2,438 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | 1350 | 44 km |
| Banahaw | Complex | 2,158 m (7,080 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Taal | Caldera | 311 m (1,020 ft) | 2020 | 75 km |
| Mariveles | Stratovolcano | 1,388 m (4,554 ft) | -2050 | 109 km |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Natib | Stratovolcano | 1,253 m (4,111 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Pinatubo | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | 1993 | 143 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 12.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 12.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 7.2 in |
Kapatalan has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.6") and February the driest (1.2").