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La Union, Philippines
Full City Profile
4,758
Population
15/sq mi density
20 ft
Elevation
6 meters
81°F
Avg Temperature
27°C
La Union has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 117 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 146.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 117 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 314.5 sq mi (814.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0856°N, 125.5358°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 119 km |
| 2023 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 96 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 138 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 23.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 17.0 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 14.6 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | Driest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 13.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 20.0 in |
La Union has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 146.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (23.8") and September the driest (7.0").