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Salvador, Philippines

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4,285 Population 2/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Salvador has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 173.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area1,939.3 sq mi (5,022.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates7.8953°N, 123.8436°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 173.4"
356% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

337 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 140 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 139 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 127 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 138 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 119 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 107 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 30 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 73 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 114 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 121 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 147 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 65 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 143 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 109 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 64 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 110 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 126 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 132 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 106 km
May 9, 2007 15 km WSW of Taguisa, Philippines M5.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 4 248 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 94 km
1994 Owen Category 1 277 km
1993 Nell Category 1 261 km
1990 Mike Category 4 290 km
1986 Marge Category 1 242 km
1984 Ike Category 4 237 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 168 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 172 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
May 82°F (28°C) 10.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 13.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 13.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 14.8 in Wettest
October 80°F (26°C) 14.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 12.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in

Salvador has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 121.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.8") and February the driest (4.6").

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