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Salinas, Philippines

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2,506 Population 24/sq mi density
1,365 ft Elevation 416 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Salinas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,365 ft (416 m)
Area102.6 sq mi (265.6 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates16.3695°N, 121.0188°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.0"
90% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

617 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 79 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 130 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 15 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 90 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 21 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 53 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 9 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 137 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 11 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 129 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 76 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 93 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 61 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 19 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 16 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 65 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 41 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 108 km
May 6, 2007 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.5 136 km
May 2, 1996 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines M5.5 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 8 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 165 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 71 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 246 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 37 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 205 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 185 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 71 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 284 km
2023 Saola Category 4 202 km
2022 Noru Category 4 124 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 178 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 138 km
2020 Goni Category 1 282 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 1 268 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 186 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 39 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 47 km
2016 Haima Category 4 171 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 1 290 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 99 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 79 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 127 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 130 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 106 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 133 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 155 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in
April 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in
August 77°F (25°C) 10.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 10.7 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in
November 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in

Salinas has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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