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La Paz, Philippines

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4,146 Population 148/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 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 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 134 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 117.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area28.1 sq mi (72.7 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates10.8925°N, 124.9558°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.3"
209% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.59"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,338 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 147 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 145 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 146 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 133 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 130 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 135 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 122 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 44 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 100 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 127 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 112 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 105 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 130 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 132 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 144 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 128 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 128 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 65 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 22 km
Aug 8, 1996 22 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M5.8 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 38 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 256 km
2021 Rai Category 5 101 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 146 km
2020 Molave Category 1 279 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 225 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 57 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 290 km
2015 Melor Category 4 192 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 145 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 112 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 213 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 21 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 261 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 81 km
2006 Durian Category 4 279 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 188 km
2006 Utor Category 1 59 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 157 km
2005 Roke Category 1 21 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 22 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 130 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (8 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 8 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 73 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 84 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 188 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 189 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 13.9 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 10.4 in
March 78°F (26°C) 8.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 15.6 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 14.7 in

La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 117.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.6") and August the driest (6.8").

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