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La Trinidad, Philippines

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142,925 Population 5,286/sq mi density
4,324 ft Elevation 1,318 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
La Trinidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 176.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,324 ft (1,318 m)
Area27.0 sq mi (70.0 km²)
Population Density5,286/sq mi
Coordinates16.4550°N, 120.5875°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 176.0"
363% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 23.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

672 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.2 on May 31, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 107 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 119 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 121 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 42 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 82 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 124 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 27 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 134 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 14 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 146 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 38 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 60 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 104 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 36 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 127 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 79 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 24 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 20 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 8 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 31 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 69 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 123 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 227 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 13 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 228 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 230 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 82 km
2023 Saola Category 4 247 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 285 km
2022 Noru Category 4 129 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 207 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 140 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 285 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 183 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 43 km
2016 Haima Category 4 184 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 55 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 1 283 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 142 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 107 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 119 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 121 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 111 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 141 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 150 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
April 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 12.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 24.0 in Wettest
September 71°F (21°C) 16.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 8.5 in
November 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Coldest

La Trinidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 68°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 89.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (24.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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