Cuenca weather in January
In January, Cuenca sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 35 mm of rain across 6.2 wet days and about 11.3 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 12 min at the start of January to 11 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Cuenca's 4th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Cuenca's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 35 mm
- 6.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min
- 6:27 AM – 5:43 PM
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.57 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.1
- out of 10
Cuenca is municipality of the Philippines in the province of Batangas.
- Density
- 371/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1876
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical January day in Cuenca reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 23 |
| 2 | 28 | 23 |
| 3 | 28 | 23 |
| 4 | 28 | 23 |
| 5 | 28 | 23 |
| 6 | 28 | 23 |
| 7 | 28 | 23 |
| 8 | 28 | 23 |
| 9 | 28 | 23 |
| 10 | 28 | 23 |
| 11 | 28 | 23 |
| 12 | 28 | 23 |
| 13 | 28 | 23 |
| 14 | 28 | 23 |
| 15 | 29 | 23 |
| 16 | 29 | 23 |
| 17 | 29 | 23 |
| 18 | 29 | 23 |
| 19 | 29 | 23 |
| 20 | 29 | 23 |
| 21 | 29 | 23 |
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| 25 | 29 | 23 |
| 26 | 29 | 23 |
| 27 | 29 | 23 |
| 28 | 29 | 23 |
| 29 | 29 | 23 |
| 30 | 29 | 23 |
| 31 | 29 | 23 |
How January really feels in Cuenca
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
January sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Cuenca weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 12th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 23° | 35 | 6.2 | 11.3 | 6.1 |
| Feb | 29° / 23° | 28 | 5 | 11.5 | 5.9 |
| Mar | 31° / 24° | 39 | 6.8 | 11.9 | 5.1 |
| Apr | 32° / 25° | 48 | 9.1 | 12.3 | 4.0 |
| May | 32° / 25° | 189 | 21.5 | 12.6 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 31° / 25° | 271 | 26.3 | 12.8 | 2.7 |
| Jul | 30° / 25° | 438 | 29.1 | 12.7 | 2.7 |
| Aug | 29° / 25° | 363 | 28.2 | 12.5 | 2.9 |
| Sep | 30° / 25° | 391 | 27.8 | 12.1 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 30° / 25° | 240 | 23.4 | 11.7 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 30° / 24° | 104 | 14.1 | 11.4 | 4.6 |
| Dec | 29° / 24° | 129 | 10.5 | 11.2 | 5.5 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 30% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 46%.
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| Clearer (%) | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Cloudier (%) | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 49 |
| 2 | 52 | 48 |
| 3 | 52 | 48 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 53 | 47 |
| 6 | 54 | 46 |
| 7 | 54 | 46 |
| 8 | 54 | 46 |
| 9 | 54 | 46 |
| 10 | 52 | 48 |
| 11 | 52 | 48 |
| 12 | 52 | 48 |
| 13 | 52 | 48 |
| 14 | 52 | 48 |
| 15 | 51 | 49 |
| 16 | 51 | 49 |
| 17 | 52 | 48 |
| 18 | 52 | 48 |
| 19 | 52 | 48 |
| 20 | 52 | 48 |
| 21 | 53 | 47 |
| 22 | 53 | 47 |
| 23 | 54 | 46 |
| 24 | 55 | 45 |
| 25 | 56 | 44 |
| 26 | 56 | 44 |
| 27 | 57 | 43 |
| 28 | 58 | 42 |
| 29 | 58 | 42 |
| 30 | 58 | 42 |
| 31 | 58 | 42 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Cuenca gets around 35 mm of rain over 6.2 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 21% and peaks near 23% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 21 |
| 2 | 21 |
| 3 | 20 |
| 4 | 20 |
| 5 | 19 |
| 6 | 19 |
| 7 | 19 |
| 8 | 19 |
| 9 | 19 |
| 10 | 20 |
| 11 | 20 |
| 12 | 21 |
| 13 | 21 |
| 14 | 22 |
| 15 | 22 |
| 16 | 22 |
| 17 | 23 |
| 18 | 23 |
| 19 | 23 |
| 20 | 23 |
| 21 | 23 |
| 22 | 23 |
| 23 | 22 |
| 24 | 22 |
| 25 | 22 |
| 26 | 21 |
| 27 | 21 |
| 28 | 20 |
| 29 | 20 |
| 30 | 20 |
| 31 | 20 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the oppressive band about 72% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Oppressive (%) | 77 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Miserable (%) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 19 | 77 | 4 |
| 2 | 0 | 20 | 76 | 4 |
| 3 | 0 | 20 | 77 | 3 |
| 4 | 0 | 20 | 77 | 3 |
| 5 | 0 | 21 | 76 | 3 |
| 6 | 0 | 21 | 77 | 2 |
| 7 | 0 | 22 | 76 | 2 |
| 8 | 0 | 23 | 75 | 2 |
| 9 | 0 | 23 | 76 | 1 |
| 10 | 0 | 24 | 75 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 24 | 75 | 1 |
| 12 | 0 | 25 | 74 | 1 |
| 13 | 0 | 25 | 74 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 | 26 | 72 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 | 26 | 72 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 | 26 | 72 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 | 26 | 72 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 | 27 | 71 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 | 27 | 71 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 | 27 | 71 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 | 27 | 71 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 | 28 | 70 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 | 28 | 70 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 | 28 | 70 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 | 28 | 70 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 | 29 | 69 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 | 29 | 69 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 | 30 | 68 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 | 31 | 67 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 | 31 | 67 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 | 31 | 67 | 1 |
Wind in January
Winds average 14 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 15 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | light breeze |
| 2 | 15 | light breeze |
| 3 | 15 | light breeze |
| 4 | 15 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 14 | light breeze |
| 11 | 14 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 14 | light breeze |
| 23 | 14 | light breeze |
| 24 | 14 | light breeze |
| 25 | 14 | light breeze |
| 26 | 14 | light breeze |
| 27 | 14 | light breeze |
| 28 | 14 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 14 | light breeze |
| 31 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 11 h 12 min at the start of January to 11 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:23 AM to 6:28 AM, and sunset from 5:35 PM to 5:51 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.2 | 6:23 | 5:35 |
| 2 | 11.2 | 6:24 | 5:35 |
| 3 | 11.2 | 6:24 | 5:36 |
| 4 | 11.2 | 6:24 | 5:36 |
| 5 | 11.2 | 6:25 | 5:37 |
| 6 | 11.2 | 6:25 | 5:37 |
| 7 | 11.2 | 6:25 | 5:38 |
| 8 | 11.2 | 6:25 | 5:39 |
| 9 | 11.2 | 6:26 | 5:39 |
| 10 | 11.2 | 6:26 | 5:40 |
| 11 | 11.2 | 6:26 | 5:40 |
| 12 | 11.2 | 6:26 | 5:41 |
| 13 | 11.2 | 6:27 | 5:41 |
| 14 | 11.2 | 6:27 | 5:42 |
| 15 | 11.3 | 6:27 | 5:42 |
| 16 | 11.3 | 6:27 | 5:43 |
| 17 | 11.3 | 6:27 | 5:43 |
| 18 | 11.3 | 6:28 | 5:44 |
| 19 | 11.3 | 6:28 | 5:45 |
| 20 | 11.3 | 6:28 | 5:45 |
| 21 | 11.3 | 6:28 | 5:46 |
| 22 | 11.3 | 6:28 | 5:46 |
| 23 | 11.3 | 6:28 | 5:47 |
| 24 | 11.3 | 6:28 | 5:47 |
| 25 | 11.3 | 6:28 | 5:48 |
| 26 | 11.3 | 6:28 | 5:48 |
| 27 | 11.3 | 6:28 | 5:49 |
| 28 | 11.4 | 6:28 | 5:49 |
| 29 | 11.4 | 6:28 | 5:50 |
| 30 | 11.4 | 6:28 | 5:50 |
| 31 | 11.4 | 6:28 | 5:51 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 4.57 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.08 kWh/m² to a high of 6.64 kWh/m² in April across the year — January's 4.57 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Cuenca
In January, Cuenca sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Cuenca sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Cuenca's monsoon runs June–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Cuenca?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Cuenca for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Cuenca in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Cuenca sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 6 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Cuenca in January
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 19 km away) is warmest in June at about 30°C and coldest in February near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Cuenca in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Cuenca peaks around August 18 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 22 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Cuenca in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Cuenca is worst in September — around 44 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 1.9× the cleanest month (February, 23 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 32 | 43 | 38 | 35 | 44 | 43 | 30 | 26 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Moderate |
| Feb | 23 | Moderate |
| Mar | 26 | Moderate |
| Apr | 27 | Moderate |
| May | 32 | Moderate |
| Jun | 43 | Poor |
| Jul | 38 | Poor |
| Aug | 35 | Moderate |
| Sep | 44 | Poor |
| Oct | 43 | Poor |
| Nov | 30 | Moderate |
| Dec | 26 | Moderate |
Where is Cuenca?
Cuenca sits at 13.9°N, 121.1°E, 300 m above sea level, in Philippines. The nearest listed city is San Pascual, 11 km away.
Topography around Cuenca
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Cuenca.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Cuenca has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 944 m around an average of 297 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 947 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,539 m.
The land around Cuenca is covered by trees (80%) within 3 km, trees (53%) and water (23%) within 16 km, and water (48%) and trees (39%) within 80 km.
Philippines travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C
- 230 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 33% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $4,171
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 48%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 4.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 569
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Cuenca (13.902°, 121.0521°, elevation 300 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).