San Carlos, Philippines

Full City Profile

3,186 Population 9/sq mi density

1,257 ft Elevation 383 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

San Carlos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 153 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 101.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	78.5°F
	45% above US avg
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	153 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,257 ft (383 m)
Area	354.1 sq mi (917.1 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	7.9597°N, 125.0775°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.8"

168% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 13.07"

Driest Month (Feb) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

426 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Nov 13, 1991	4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines	M6.8	149 km
Feb 7, 2021	9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines	M6.0	132 km
Feb 1, 2023	1 km NW of Babag, Philippines	M6.0	111 km
Mar 7, 2023	6 km SE of Manat, Philippines	M5.9	120 km
May 16, 2004	4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines	M5.8	125 km
Sep 4, 2016	7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines	M5.8	102 km
Apr 11, 2017	8 km N of Osias, Philippines	M5.8	43 km
Feb 10, 2024	8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines	M5.8	97 km
Sep 3, 2012	5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines	M5.7	7 km
Sep 23, 2017	3 km E of Malinao, Philippines	M5.7	58 km
Mar 11, 1997	9 km SSE of Bislig, Philippines	M5.7	141 km
Jun 14, 2021	5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines	M5.7	30 km
Jun 7, 1999	1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines	M5.7	110 km
Jun 14, 2002	5 km W of Malabang, Philippines	M5.6	123 km
Jul 9, 2019	8 km W of Dolo, Philippines	M5.6	128 km
Jun 1, 2013	13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines	M5.6	79 km
Mar 7, 2023	13 km ENE of Bantacan, Philippines	M5.6	135 km
Apr 12, 2017	9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines	M5.5	35 km
Jun 2, 2013	13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines	M5.5	77 km
Jun 9, 1999	3 km E of Aurora, Philippines	M5.5	112 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	227 km
2012	Bopha	Category 5	28 km
1995	Zack	Category 1	291 km
1994	Owen	Category 1	250 km
1993	Nell	Category 1	202 km
1990	Mike	Category 4	269 km
1986	Marge	Category 2	197 km
1984	Ike	Category 4	199 km
1982	Nelson	Category 3	271 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (110 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Apo	Stratovolcano	2,938 m (9,639 ft)	Unknown	110 km
Leonard Range	Stratovolcano	1,080 m (3,543 ft)	120	125 km
Camiguin	Stratovolcano(es)	1,552 m (5,092 ft)	1953	145 km
Matutum	Stratovolcano	2,286 m (7,500 ft)	1290	177 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	77°F (25°C)	5.2 in	Coldest
February	77°F (25°C)	4.4 in	Driest
March	79°F (26°C)	4.6 in
April	80°F (27°C)	5.1 in
May	80°F (27°C)	10.6 in	Warmest
June	79°F (26°C)	13.1 in	Wettest
July	78°F (26°C)	13.1 in
August	78°F (26°C)	10.6 in
September	78°F (26°C)	11.7 in
October	79°F (26°C)	10.6 in
November	78°F (26°C)	7.3 in
December	78°F (25°C)	5.6 in

San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 101.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.1") and February the driest (4.4").

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