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Weather & Climate in Salcedo, Philippines

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

Salcedo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days163 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area4,000.1 sq mi (10,360.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates12.8105°N, 121.4674°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.5"
172% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 18.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

730 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 91 km 32 km
Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 126 km 18 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 128 km 110 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 133 km 112 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 145 km 110 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 123 km 207 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 125 km 152 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 124 km 58 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 115 km 12 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 124 km 121 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 121 km 14 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 126 km 22 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 118 km 21 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 112 km 10 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 135 km 121 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 108 km 113 km
Jul 7, 1990 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines M5.7 110 km 27 km
May 22, 2011 14 km WSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.7 117 km 149 km
May 4, 2019 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines M5.7 76 km 10 km
Oct 18, 2009 14 km S of Calatagan, Philippines M5.7 133 km 156 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 298 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 256 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 288 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 81 mph 204 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 261 km
2021 Conson Category 1 81 km
2020 Goni Category 4 115 mph 122 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 242 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 43 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 144 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 46 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 70 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 115 mph 77 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 235 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 32 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 144 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 98 mph 177 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 104 mph 135 km
2013 Nari Category 3 81 mph 299 km
2010 Conson Category 1 75 mph 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

7 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 91 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 142 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 142 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 92 km
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake 77 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 142 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Banahaw (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 140 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 142 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 147 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in
May 83°F (28°C) 7.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 12.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 18.2 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 14.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in

Salcedo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 103.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.2") and March the driest (1.2").

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