Caraga, Philippines
Placer
Placer is a town in Caraga, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 30,442 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now30°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population30,442
Local time15:11
9.66° N, 125.60° EElevation 1 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code8405October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month215mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Placer at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:27 · 17:1811 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous90% · Moonrise 15:42Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in August
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
602 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
97 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
June
Weather in Placer
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 7 km/h · humidity 75%
Today23 Oct32°25°6.1 mm
Sat24 Oct28°26°3.4 mm
Sun25 Oct29°25°3.6 mm
Mon26 Oct30°25°1.8 mm
Tue27 Oct31°25°1.9 mm
Wed28 Oct29°25°5 mm
Thu29 Oct28°25°4.9 mm
Fri30 Oct30°25°17.6 mm
Sat31 Oct29°24°8.9 mm
Sun1 Nov29°25°3.5 mm
When to go to Placer
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 52 | 52 | 49 | 40 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 39 | 44 | 47 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 766 | 479 | 346 | 204 | 136 | 143 | 146 | 97 | 128 | 215 | 437 | 602 |
| Wet days | 29 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Placer
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Placer
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Placer
Earthquakes around Placer
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950719magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record59within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Cagwait 20 km →1991 · 130 km
6.9Cagwait 35 km →2023 · 135 km
6.8Anda 13 km →1990 · 100 km
6.8Cortes 56 km ↗1980 · 118 km
Tropical storms · Placer
Towns and villages around Placer
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Tinabingan1 kmMapaso1.5 kmAmusrog2.4 kmBugas-Bugas3 kmPahutongan3.4 kmBanban3.5 kmLascogon3.7 kmCampo4 kmMayabog4.4 kmTagbongabong4.6 kmBadas4.7 kmTagana-an4.7 kmSiwata4.9 kmHingetigan4.9 kmDugosongan5.1 kmCawilan5.1 kmLakandola5.1 kmMacalaya5.4 kmOpong5.7 kmPunta5.8 kmKinabutan5.8 kmLibas6.4 kmBoyungan6.8 kmBalibayan6.9 kmBacuag6.9 kmPaotao7.3 kmTimamana7.6 kmAnislagan7.7 kmSison8 kmPingaping8.1 kmCogtong8.5 kmTaog8.7 kmCampo8.9 kmKinamkaman8.9 kmLook9.1 kmTanud9.2 kmPatag9.3 kmPagao9.4 kmBalibayon9.7 kmCapayahan9.8 kmHigasi10 kmDugsangon10 kmCabugao10 kmSilop11 kmPautao11 kmKapayahan11 kmKatoyod11 kmCapalayan11 kmSison11 kmTubod11 kmPatog12 kmMorga12 kmPaco12 kmSur12 kmKaningag12 kmPayapag12 kmCamban-og13 kmGigaquit13 kmMabini13 kmDayasan13 kmPili13 kmTagbayani13 kmSan Jose13 kmSiana13 kmPaotao14 kmPoniente14 kmBonot14 kmSan Isidro14 kmNaitlog14 kmMagpayang14 kmLuna14 kmDayano14 kmIyasagan15 kmLungon15 kmTalavera15 kmMahanub15 kmAgong-ongan15 kmVillaflor15 km
Placer from above
Around Placer16 places to see, do and reach nearby
Mahaba Island, PlacerNature8.9 kmMaanoc islandNature9.3 kmBancay IsletNature1.0 kmCogbababang IslandNature3.4 kmBig Tinago IslandNature3.5 kmSmall Tinago IslandNature5.0 kmMount LegaspiMountain35 kmPacoMountain11 kmTagana-an Pumpboat TerminalFerry port4.9 kmLakandulaFerry port5.0 kmSurigaoPlace19 kmMainitPlace16 kmTubodPlace11 kmClaverPlace17 kmGigaquitPlace13 kmKitcharaoPlace23 km
Postal code
8405
Getting to Placer
Surigao AirportSUG
17 kmBancasi AirportBXU
80 kmCamiguin AirportCGM
108 kmTagana-an Pumpboat TerminalFerry port
4.9 kmLakandulaFerry port
5 kmPlaces near Placer
Places with a climate like Placer
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Placer?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Placer.
What is the hottest month in Placer?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Placer?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Placer?
December is the wettest month with about 602 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Placer?
The sea is warmest in June at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Placer?
The postal code of Placer is 8405.