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San Alfonso, Philippines

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3,386 Population 16/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
San Alfonso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 140 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 120.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days140 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area210.6 sq mi (545.6 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates7.7803°N, 126.4203°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 120.3"
217% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 20.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,872 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 100 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 76 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 149 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 65 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 121 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 65 km
Mar 11, 1997 121 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines M6.9 135 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 138 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 65 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 50 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 59 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 122 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 145 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 135 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 66 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 43 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 81 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 112 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 228 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 28 km
1995 Zack Category 1 292 km
1994 Owen Category 1 270 km
1993 Nell Category 1 163 km
1990 Mike Category 5 255 km
1986 Marge Category 2 188 km
1984 Ike Category 4 188 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 76 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 102 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 83 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 62 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 113 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 143 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 60 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 20.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 14.7 in
March 78°F (26°C) 12.1 in
April 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 15.1 in

San Alfonso has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 120.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (20.6") and August the driest (5.0").

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