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La Paz, Philippines

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3,405 Population 83/sq mi density
299 ft Elevation 91 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
La Paz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 101.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Area40.8 sq mi (105.7 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates17.6746°N, 120.6864°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.9"
168% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

619 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 22 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 135 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 60 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 139 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 149 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 87 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 119 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 77 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 146 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 86 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 84 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 77 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 65 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 28 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 116 km
Apr 7, 2003 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 147 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 134 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 144 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 146 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 186 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 136 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 216 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 78 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 97 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 97 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 137 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 300 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 87 km
2023 Saola Category 5 247 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 156 km
2022 Noru Category 4 256 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 162 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 226 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 249 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 275 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 184 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 47 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 111 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 184 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 109 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 22 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 65 km
1915 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 59 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 164 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in
February 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in
April 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in Warmest
June 80°F (26°C) 15.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 20.6 in
August 78°F (26°C) 22.1 in Wettest
September 78°F (25°C) 14.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in
November 76°F (25°C) 6.5 in
December 74°F (24°C) 2.6 in Coldest

La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in December to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 110.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (22.1") and February the driest (1.1").

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