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San Benito, Philippines

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2,549 Population 71/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
San Benito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area35.7 sq mi (92.5 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates14.8516°N, 120.4269°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.4"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 30.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 122 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 126 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 132 km
Mar 13, 2022 75 km WNW of Cabra, Philippines M6.4 141 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 100 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 125 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 133 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 96 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 15 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 64 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 44 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 120 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 70 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 121 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 124 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 43 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 22 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 134 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 114 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 172 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 244 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 280 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 160 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 167 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 161 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 237 km
2022 Noru Category 4 58 km
2021 Conson Category 1 204 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 43 km
2020 Goni Category 3 165 km
2020 Molave Category 2 195 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 300 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 253 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 171 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 196 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 134 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 110 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 249 km
2015 Melor Category 4 107 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.7 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 112 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 112 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 122 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 126 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 122 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 112 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Natib (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 15 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 32 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 37 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 51 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 103 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 112 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 124 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.3 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 8.8 in
June 81°F (27°C) 16.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 23.5 in
August 79°F (26°C) 30.9 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 17.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in

San Benito has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 112.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (30.9") and February the driest (0.3").

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