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La Fortuna, Philippines

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2,496 Population 5/sq mi density
2,333 ft Elevation 711 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
La Fortuna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 140 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 108.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days140 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,333 ft (711 m)
Area555.2 sq mi (1,438.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates8.2797°N, 125.0014°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.8"
186% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 5.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

423 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 141 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 131 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 133 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 145 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 127 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 77 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 98 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 70 km
May 16, 2004 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.8 147 km
Jun 7, 1999 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines M5.7 100 km
Mar 11, 1997 9 km SSE of Bislig, Philippines M5.7 149 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 85 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 42 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 63 km
Nov 11, 2009 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines M5.7 133 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 112 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 132 km
Jun 9, 1999 3 km E of Aurora, Philippines M5.5 101 km
Apr 12, 2017 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines M5.5 64 km
Jun 2, 2013 13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines M5.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 293 km
2021 Rai Category 5 192 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 297 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 9 km
1995 Zack Category 2 258 km
1994 Axel Category 3 288 km
1994 Owen Category 1 215 km
1993 Nell Category 1 171 km
1990 Mike Category 4 236 km
1986 Marge Category 2 164 km
1984 Ike Category 4 167 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 109 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 147 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.8 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
April 76°F (24°C) 5.7 in
May 76°F (25°C) 10.5 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 12.9 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 12.9 in
August 75°F (24°C) 11.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 11.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 10.6 in
November 74°F (24°C) 8.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in

La Fortuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 108.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.9") and February the driest (5.2").

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