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Weather & Climate in Kotkot, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kotkot has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.8°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 313.1 sq mi (811.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.4250°N, 124.0005°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
525 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines | M7.1 | 62 km | 19 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines | M6.8 | 106 km | 26 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines | M6.7 | 99 km | 11 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines | M6.6 | 104 km | 30 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines | M6.5 | 104 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines | M6.0 | 116 km | 533 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines | M6.0 | 116 km | 9 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines | M5.9 | 141 km | 533 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines | M5.9 | 145 km | 29 km |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines | M5.8 | 106 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines | M5.8 | 121 km | 15 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 11 km W of Loon, Philippines | M5.7 | 78 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines | M5.7 | 131 km | 9 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines | M5.7 | 119 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 1991 | 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines | M5.7 | 145 km | 25 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines | M5.6 | 72 km | 7 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines | M5.6 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines | M5.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines | M5.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1991 | 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines | M5.5 | 128 km | 519 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
37 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 57 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 42 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 216 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 286 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 131 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 251 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 256 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 109 mph | 181 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 3 | 92 mph | 290 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 92 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 176 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 144 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 4 | 98 mph | 280 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 3 | 86 mph | 133 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 63 mph | 229 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 63 mph | 57 km |
| 2004 | Nida | Category 5 | 109 mph | 298 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 173 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 47 km |
| 1995 | Sibyl | Category 2 | 58 mph | 203 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | ABUYOG, LEYTE | Meteorological | 12.0 m | 170 | 118 km |
| 2012 | TANON STRAIT | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 51 | 99 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mandalagan (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 95 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 134 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 135 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 155 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in |
Kotkot has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and April the driest (1.6").