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Weather & Climate in Oroquieta, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oroquieta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 101.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 154 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 91.9 sq mi (237.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 777/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.4859°N, 123.8048°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
257 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 20, 2017 | 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines | M6.0 | 101 km | 533 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines | M6.0 | 40 km | 658 km |
| May 13, 1994 | 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines | M5.9 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines | M5.9 | 87 km | 533 km |
| Apr 11, 2017 | 8 km N of Osias, Philippines | M5.8 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines | M5.8 | 130 km | 602 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines | M5.8 | 119 km | 31 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 11 km W of Loon, Philippines | M5.7 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines | M5.7 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Jun 14, 2002 | 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines | M5.6 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2017 | 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1991 | 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines | M5.5 | 92 km | 519 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines | M5.5 | 39 km | 12 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines | M5.4 | 57 km | 568 km |
| Jun 6, 1995 | 39 km SE of Malim, Philippines | M5.4 | 143 km | 34 km |
| Jun 1, 2018 | 32 km ESE of Malim, Philippines | M5.3 | 132 km | 575 km |
| Oct 2, 2012 | 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines | M5.3 | 61 km | 52 km |
| Aug 26, 2009 | 25 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines | M5.3 | 103 km | 571 km |
| Oct 1, 2011 | 30 km ESE of Malim, Philippines | M5.3 | 126 km | 615 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 31 km S of Valencia, Philippines | M5.3 | 103 km | 540 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 244 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 185 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 40 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 52 mph | 268 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 258 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 213 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 207 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 98 mph | 225 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | 69 mph | 185 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 174 km |
| 1982 | Nelson | Category 3 | 115 mph | 230 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 124 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 9.9 in |
Oroquieta has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 101.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.1") and April the driest (3.8").