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Compostela, Philippines
Full City Profile
42,563
Population
22/sq mi density
243 ft
Elevation
74 meters
80°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
Compostela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 144 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 112.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 144 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 1,939.3 sq mi (5,022.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.6731°N, 126.0889°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 92 km |
| 1929 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 2023 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 103 km |
| 2025 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 10 | 79 km |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 118 km |
| 1924 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1921 | PHILIPPINE TRENCH | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 33 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 17.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 13.7 in |
Compostela has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 112.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (17.8") and August the driest (5.1").