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Weather & Climate in Katipunan, Philippines

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

Katipunan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 93.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days167 days/yr

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area393.9 sq mi (1,020.2 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates7.5825°N, 122.8306°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.3"
145% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

270 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 140 km 578 km
Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 101 km 641 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 115 km 607 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 133 km 566 km
Jul 29, 2010 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M6.6 123 km 618 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 112 km 620 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 150 km 20 km
Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 92 km 17 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 116 km 658 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 59 km 33 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 130 km 535 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 144 km 584 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 107 km 602 km
Jul 23, 2010 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 133 km 612 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 69 km 31 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 130 km 20 km
Feb 23, 1991 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines M5.7 101 km 54 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 82 km 36 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 131 km 33 km
Oct 4, 2009 55 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines M5.6 126 km 640 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Rai Category 4 109 mph 282 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 81 mph 166 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m — 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
March 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 12.5 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 11.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 11.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
December 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in

Katipunan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.5") and January the driest (2.4").

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