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Lucena, Philippines

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228,758 Population 7,386/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Lucena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area31.0 sq mi (80.2 km²)
Population Density7,386/sq mi
Coordinates13.9314°N, 121.6172°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.8"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

791 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 75 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 100 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 95 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 99 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 105 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 134 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 94 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 137 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 103 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 76 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 100 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 94 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 130 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 96 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 92 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 103 km
Oct 18, 2009 14 km S of Calatagan, Philippines M5.7 107 km
May 10, 1994 12 km NNW of Cabacao, Philippines M5.7 123 km
May 22, 2011 14 km WSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.7 101 km
Jun 19, 2000 10 km WSW of San Diego, Philippines M5.6 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 199 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 294 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 182 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 80 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 273 km
2023 Saola Category 4 299 km
2022 Noru Category 5 136 km
2021 Conson Category 1 49 km
2020 Goni Category 5 4 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 120 km
2020 Molave Category 2 84 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 137 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 81 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 196 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 53 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 184 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 276 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 230 km
2015 Melor Category 4 83 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 39 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 75 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 68 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 68 km
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 141 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 82 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 65 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 68 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Banahaw (21 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 21 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 40 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 66 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 68 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 139 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 158 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 170 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 191 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in
May 84°F (29°C) 4.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 9.9 in

Lucena has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (1.9").

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