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La Paz, Philippines

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2,782 Population 29/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
La Paz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days187 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area97.0 sq mi (251.2 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates7.3158°N, 125.7333°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.3"
117% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.11"
Driest Month (Mar) 4.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,476 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 104 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 114 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 101 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 143 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 93 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 150 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 136 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 137 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 136 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 134 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 118 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 113 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 133 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 142 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 135 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 131 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 127 km
Apr 20, 2022 50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines M6.0 137 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 93 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 300 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 57 km
1993 Nell Category 1 237 km
1986 Marge Category 2 248 km
1984 Ike Category 4 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 — 114 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 106 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m — 121 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 147 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake — — 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 35 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 63 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in

La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 82.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.1") and March the driest (4.8").

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